Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities (Job Description)

1. Inward Quality Control

• Perform incoming inspection of electrical components, Enclosure, UPS, Transformer, BBT, Dimmer, cables, PCB, hardware, and bought-out items.

• Verify material against PO, drawings, specifications, and QAP.

• Maintain inward inspection reports and traceability records.

• Coordinate with stores and purchase teams for rejection/acceptance.

• Initiate supplier NCR for non-conforming materials.

2. In-Process & Final Quality Inspection

• Conduct stage-wise inspection during manufacturing and assembly.

• Ensure wiring, termination, earthing, labeling, ferruling, torque, and panel workmanship meet standards.

• Perform functional testing and validation as per drawings/specifications.

• Carry out final inspection before dispatch.

• Ensure defect-free product release.

3. Outward Dispatch Quality Check

• Verify product completeness, testing reports, and accessories.

• Ensure packing quality and dispatch checklist compliance.

• Confirm documentation set before dispatch.

• Release inspection clearance note.

4. Third-Party / Customer Inspection Handling

• Prepare inspection files before inspection.

• Ensure availability of:

o Approved drawings

o Raw Material Test reports

o Calibration certificates

o QAP

o Datasheets

o Compliance documents

• Coordinate with inspectors and production team.

• Close inspection observations/punch points.

5. Documentation & QAP Management

• Prepare Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) as per project/order.

• Maintain inspection checklists, formats, and reports.

• Prepare order-wise documentation from ERP.

• Ensure document control and revision tracking.

• Maintain inspection history and records.

6. ERP & Order Monitoring

• Check daily ERP orders for quality requirements.

• Ensure inspection stages are planned as per delivery schedule.

• Prepare order-wise documentation sets.

• Track pending inspections and testing status.

7. Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions

• Perform RCA for internal and customer complaints.

• Use tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto, etc.

• Implement CAPA and monitor effectiveness.

• Reduce recurring defects.

8. Process Improvement & Quality Systems

• Identify process gaps and implement improvements.

• Develop SOPs and inspection standards.

• Support ISO/quality audits and compliance.

• Monitor quality KPIs and rejection trends.

9. Supplier Quality & Audit

• Conduct supplier audits and assessments.

• Monitor supplier performance and rejection rates.

• Approve supplier samples and documentation.

• Drive supplier corrective actions.