Quality Assurance Engineer

Role: Quality Assurance Engineer
Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Industry: Machinery Parts Manufacturing / Automotive Components / Precision Engineering
Reports To: Quality Manager / QA Head
Location: No. 19, Sub Layout, 4th Phase, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Bommasandra, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560099
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Saturday - 9AM to 6PM)
Salary: ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 per month* (Salary will depend on the candidate's relevant experience, technical knowledge, practical skills, and performance during the selection process).
Job Summary
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure that manufactured mechanical components meet customer specifications, engineering drawings, dimensional requirements, and applicable quality standards. The candidate will be responsible for quality inspection, process monitoring, root-cause analysis, documentation, and coordination with production and engineering teams to prevent defects and continuously improve manufacturing quality.
Key Responsibilities
Inspect incoming raw materials, in-process components, and finished mechanical parts.
Verify components against engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and customer requirements.
Perform dimensional inspections using instruments such as:
Vernier calipers
Micrometers
Height gauges
Bore gauges
Thread gauges
Dial indicators
CMM and other inspection equipment, where applicable
Prepare and maintain inspection reports, quality records, check sheets, and inspection plans.
Monitor production processes and identify potential quality issues at an early stage.
Identify, document, and control non-conforming products.
Conduct root-cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, and 8D.
Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Tool Room, and Engineering teams to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Support PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, and other quality activities where applicable.
Monitor process capability and quality trends using SPC and statistical analysis.
Assist in calibration and control of measuring and testing equipment.
Conduct supplier/incoming inspection and support supplier quality improvement activities.
Participate in internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
Ensure compliance with applicable ISO 9001 and company quality-management procedures.
Investigate customer complaints and support timely corrective actions.
Work with production teams to reduce rejection, rework, scrap, and customer complaints.
Maintain proper traceability and documentation of inspected parts.
Promote a strong quality-at-source and continuous-improvement culture on the shop floor.
Required Qualifications
Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
2–5 years of experience in quality assurance/control in a mechanical or automotive/component manufacturing environment.
Good knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensional tolerances, and inspection methods.
Hands-on experience with precision measuring instruments.
Knowledge of machining processes such as CNC turning, milling, grinding, drilling, and related manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Pareto, Fishbone, SPC, MSA, and CAPA.
Working knowledge of MS Excel and quality documentation systems.
Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience with CNC-machined, turned, forged, cast, fabricated, or precision mechanical components.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
Experience with CMM inspection and basic metrology.
Knowledge of PPAP/APQP/FMEA/Control Plans.
Experience handling customer and supplier quality issues.
Familiarity with ERP/QMS software.
Knowledge of basic statistical methods and process capability (Cp/Cpk).
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Incoming, in-process, and final inspection effectiveness
Internal rejection and rework percentage
Customer rejection/complaint rate
Corrective-action closure time
Process capability and defect trends
Scrap reduction
Audit compliance
On-time completion of quality documentation
Personal Attributes
Strong attention to detail
Analytical and systematic approach to problem-solving
Good communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work effectively on the shop floor
Proactive approach to identifying quality risks
Ability to work under production deadlines without compromising quality
Commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction

Work arrangement
No