ENGINEER - Quality

PRIME FUNCTION

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement Quality Control procedures, work instructions, and processes to ensure compliance with aerospace and defence standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, Supplier Quality, etc.) to identify, analyse, and resolve quality issues.
• Conduct regular in-process and final inspections, internal audits, and process audits to ensure adherence to quality and safety requirements.
• Analyse production and quality data to identify trends, deviations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive root cause analysis and CAPA implementation for non-conformities.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Support customer audits, certifications, and compliance activities.
• Ensure documentation accuracy as per aerospace & defence standards (AS9100, NADCAP requirements wherever applicable).e
• Enable continuous improvement projects through problem-solving tools and structured methodologies.

AUTHORITY

• Authority to stop production in case of major quality non-conformities.
• Authority to escalate quality issues to Management / HOD for immediate action.
• Authority approve and reject products based on inspection results.
• Authority to recommend corrective and preventive actions for quality improvements

JOB SPECIFICATION / COMPETENCY

Qualification:

• BE/Diploma/B. Tech or any relevant field

Experience:

• 5–10 years

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of quality processes, inspection methods, and quality documentation.
• Understanding of aerospace & defence industry standards (AS9100, customer-specific requirements).
• Hands-on experience with root cause analysis tools (8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, FMEA, etc.).
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings & GD&T.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of QMS tools & audits (Internal, Process, Product audits).
• AS9100 QMS and Documentation awareness.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail and adherence to quality mindset.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Reduction in internal and external non-conformities.
• Timely completion of CAPA and audit actions.
• Compliance to QMS standards and successful audit outcomes.
• Improvement in First Pass Yield and process capability.
• Effectiveness of quality control procedures and inspections.
• Contribution to continuous improvement and cost-of-quality reduction.
• On-time documentation and reporting accuracy.

Skills

Competencies