Senior Quality Engineer

Job description

Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer
Location: Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Industry: Automobile
Experience Required: 3 to 5 years
Skills Required: Paint Shop, Weld Shop
Position Overview
The Senior Quality Engineer will be responsible for overseeing and
managing the quality assurance processes within the paint shop and weld
shop operations at Nahars Engineering India Pvt. Ltd. (Laxmi Group). This
individual will ensure that all products meet the required quality
standards and that all processes comply with industry best practices and
customer specifications.
Key Responsibilities
1. Quality Control Management:
Monitor and ensure adherence to quality standards in the paint and
weld shops.
Conduct regular inspections and audits of the production process to
identify areas for improvement.
Implement corrective actions for non-conformances and ensure root
cause analysis is conducted for any quality issues.
Maintain detailed records of inspections and quality reports.
Required Skills & Qualifications
2. Process Improvement:
Develop and implement process improvements to enhance product
quality and reduce defects.
Work closely with production teams to identify inefficiencies and
propose solutions to improve workflow and quality control
procedures.
Lead quality improvement initiatives and monitor the progress of
corrective actions.
3. Team Leadership:
Lead and guide the quality control team, ensuring they follow best
practices and meet company standards.
Provide training and mentorship to junior quality engineers and
operators within the paint and weld shops.
Collaborate with other departments, including production and
engineering, to resolve quality issues.
4. Compliance and Reporting:
Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, including
ISO certifications, and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and submit detailed quality reports to senior management.
Assist in audits and inspections conducted by external agencies and
customers.
5. Customer Satisfaction:
Address customer complaints related to product quality and work
closely with the customer service team to resolve any issues.
Ensure that all products delivered meet or exceed customer
expectations.
6. Data Analysis:
Analyze quality data and trends to identify recurring issues and work
towards their resolution.
Use statistical methods to assess process performance and guide
quality control initiatives.
Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical
Engineering or a related field.
Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in quality control or quality
assurance within the automobile industry, specifically in paint and weld
shop environments.
Technical Skills:
Strong knowledge of quality control tools and techniques (e.g., Six
Sigma, 5S, Kaizen).
Proficiency in quality auditing, inspection techniques, and root cause
analysis.
Familiarity with welding processes and paint application standards.
Soft Skills:
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present findings and
recommendations clearly.
Leadership skills with the ability to manage and guide a team.
Certifications (optional): Six Sigma, Quality Auditor, or any
relevant certification in quality management systems.