To ensure that all incoming materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet the company's quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable specifications. To prevent defects, reduce rejection, and maintain consistent product quality.
2. Key Roles and Responsibilities
1. Incoming Material Inspection
- Inspect all incoming raw materials and purchased components.
- Verify material specifications, dimensions, and quality.
- Prepare and maintain incoming inspection reports.
2. In-Process Quality Inspection
- Conduct regular quality inspections during production.
- Monitor production processes and identify quality deviations.
- Ensure products meet approved specifications.
3. Final Quality Inspection
- Inspect finished products before dispatch.
- Verify dimensions, appearance, and functional requirements.
- Approve or reject products based on quality standards.
4. Documentation and Records
- Maintain inspection reports and quality records.
- Prepare daily quality reports.
- Maintain rejection, rework, and scrap records.
5. Non-Conformance Management
- Identify and report defective materials and products.
- Coordinate with production to resolve quality issues.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
6. Quality System
- Follow company quality procedures and ISO requirements.
- Support internal and external quality audits.
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications.
7. Continuous Improvement
- Reduce rejection and rework percentages.
- Implement 5S and quality improvement activities.
- Conduct quality awareness training for employees.
3. Authority
- Stop production in case of serious quality issues, as per company procedure.
- Hold or reject non-conforming materials and products.
- Report quality deviations to the Quality Manager.
4. Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
KPI
Target
Incoming material inspection
100% as per plan
In-process inspection
100% as per plan
Customer complaints
Minimum
Internal rejection
Continuous reduction
Inspection report maintenance
100%
CAPA closure
Within target date
Audit compliance
100%
5. Required Qualifications and Skills
- Diploma / B.E. in Mechanical or related engineering.
- Knowledge of quality inspection tools and instruments.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
- Knowledge of measuring instruments such as Vernier Caliper, Micrometer and Height Gauge.
- Positive communication and reporting skills.
6. Reporting Structure
- Reports To: Quality Manager / Plant Manager.
- Coordinates With: Production, Stores, Purchase, Maintenance and Dispatch Departments.
I can also prepare a Quality Department employee-wise Job Description with daily, weekly and monthly responsibilities for your company's HR documentation.
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund