Quality Executive
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Summary
On-site Quality Executive at a Daman & Diu manufacturer (auto components/rubber) who performs incoming, in-process and final inspections with calipers, micrometers and gauges, drives CAPA/8D and root cause analysis, and maintains QMS documentation and audits under IATF 16949/ISO 9001 using automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
Role & responsibilities
- Conduct Incoming, In-Process and Final Inspection of raw materials, components and finished products.
- Monitor product quality as per customer specifications, drawings, standards and defined quality parameters.
- Perform dimensional and visual inspection using Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, Height Gauge, Bore Gauge, Dial Gauge, Go/No-Go Gauges and other measuring instruments.
- Ensure proper calibration and verification of measuring and testing instruments.
- Monitor and control process parameters to ensure consistent product quality.
- Identify, record and analyze quality defects, rejection and process deviations.
- Coordinate with Production and other departments for resolution of quality issues and implementation of corrective actions.
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis using 5 Why, Fishbone and other problem-solving techniques.
- Prepare and implement CAPA / 8D reports for internal and customer-related quality issues.
- Handle Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
- Support customer complaint analysis and resolution with proper documentation and corrective actions.
- Maintain quality records, inspection reports, rejection reports and other QMS documentation.
- Participate in Process, Product and Internal Quality Audits and support audit compliance.
- Follow and maintain requirements related to IATF 16949 / ISO 9001.
- Support implementation and maintenance of Automotive Core Tools APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC and MSA.
- Monitor First Piece Approval, Patrol Inspection and Final Inspection activities.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, work instructions, control plans and inspection standards.
- Analyze quality data and prepare daily/weekly/monthly quality reports.
- Work closely with Production, Maintenance and other departments to achieve quality and rejection targets.
- Ensure adherence to 5S, safety and company quality procedures.
- Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and reduction of rejection/rework.
Preferred candidate profile
- Candidate with 15 years of experience in Quality/Quality Assurance, preferably in the Automobile / Auto Components / Manufacturing Industry.
- Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Rubber Technology or a related engineering field.
- Good knowledge of Incoming, In-Process and Final Inspection.
- Hands-on experience in Quality Inspection, Process Control and Product Quality.
- Knowledge of Automotive Core Tools – APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC and MSA.
- Knowledge of 7 QC Tools, 8D, 5 Why and Root Cause Analysis.
- Experience in handling Non-Conformities, CAPA and customer complaints.
- Ability to identify and analyze quality defects and process-related issues and coordinate with Production for corrective actions.
- Knowledge of drawing reading, dimensional inspection and measuring instruments such as Vernier Caliper, Micrometer and Gauges.
- Exposure to Quality Audits, Process Audits and Product Audits.
- Good knowledge of MS Excel and quality documentation/report preparation.
- Good communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Candidates with experience in rubber products, moulding, automotive components or similar manufacturing industries will be preferred.
- Knowledge of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 will be an added advantage