Quality Inspector

Job Description – Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer / Manager

Position Title: Quality Assurance Engineer / Manager

Department: Quality Assurance

Reports To: Head of Quality / Plant Manager

Role Purpose

To ensure that all products, processes, and systems meet aerospace quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. The QA Engineer/Manager will drive compliance with AS9100 standards, lead audits, manage quality assurance activities, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the aerospace manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Management & Compliance
• Implement, monitor, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with AS9100 requirements.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and statutory/regulatory obligations.
• Support Management Representative (MR) in maintaining certification audits.
• Process & Product Quality Assurance
• Develop and implement QA plans, inspection procedures, and quality control methodologies.
• Conduct first article inspections (FAI) per AS9102.
• Perform in-process and final inspections to verify conformance to drawings and specifications.
• Audit & Documentation
• Conduct internal audits, supplier audits, and ensure closure of nonconformities.
• Maintain quality records, control of documents, and revision management per AS9100.
• Prepare reports and dashboards on quality performance metrics.
• Customer & Supplier Interaction
• Serve as a point of contact for customer quality representatives.
• Handle customer complaints, corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and root cause analysis.
• Audit and qualify suppliers to ensure compliance with aerospace quality requirements.
• Continuous Improvement & Risk Management
• Drive initiatives for defect reduction, yield improvement, and process optimization.
• Apply risk-based thinking in decision-making and quality planning.
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Aerospace / Industrial Engineering (or related field).
• Experience:
• 3–8 years of QA/QC experience in aerospace/precision manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in AS9100 quality systems.
• Certifications (preferred):
• Certified AS9100 Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor.
• Knowledge of NADCAP, ISO 9001, and special processes (welding, NDT, heat treatment, coatings).
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, measurement techniques, and aerospace manufacturing standards.
• Proficiency in quality tools (FMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA, 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office / ERP / QMS software.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail with high standards of accuracy.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Customer-oriented with a focus on compliance and reliability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25, ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person