About this role
Job Summary:
Ensures products received or produced meet technical specifications and trains others. Works under minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
Verifies the final quality of products on the production line.
Compares the physical characteristics of components, materials, equipment and products to technical specifications to identify defects.
Separates products that do not meet the desired technical specification, using basic and/or complex measurement techniques and equipment.
Documents products that do not meet technical specifications using specified systems.
Trains others in the use of measurement equipment, segregation of non-conforming product and documentation.
Follows the norms and standards of quality defined by the Company.
- Independently perform all quality-related activities.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of Initial Process Capability Studies and their application.
- Interpret Layout Inspection activities effectively.
- Possess a thorough understanding of Measurement System Analysis (MSA) , including: Variable gauge studies
- Attribute gauge studies
- Purpose and significance of gauge validation
- Understand and execute the Source Release Process for initial production batches.
- Maintain good knowledge of PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documentation and all associated elements.
- Understand and support the Safe Launch Process for new components to ensure smooth production ramp-up.
- Exhibit an action-oriented approach by proactively taking on new opportunities and challenging assignments with urgency, energy, and enthusiasm.
- Conduct shift handover and review quality issues from the previous shift
- Verify drawings, control plans, inspection frequency, and latest revisions
- Ensure gauges are available and within valid calibration
- Carry out incoming, in-process, and final inspections as per the control plan
- Approve first-off/setup samples before initiating mass production
- Document inspection results in records or system
- Monitor critical dimensions and process stability (apply SPC where required)
- Identify and segregate non-conforming materials with proper tagging
- Raise NC tags/stop cards and immediately notify Production and Quality Engineering (QE)
- Prevent mixing of accepted (OK) and rejected (Not OK) materials
- Coordinate rework, sorting, or scrap activities as needed
- Assist in root cause analysis on the shop floor
- Maintain inspection records, rejection logs, and ensure traceability
- Report daily rejection trends and highlight quality risks
- Maintain 5S, safety, and compliance in the inspection area
- Hand over pending tasks and important instructions to the next shift.