Quality Inspector

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 300000 - Rs 450000 (ie INR 3-4.5 LPA)

Min Experience: 2 years

Location: Rajkot

JobType: full-time

The Quality Inspector is responsible for conducting 100% inspection of raw and machined castings to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, internal procedures, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards. The role ensures that non-conforming materials are promptly identified, properly documented, and managed in alignment with quality processes to uphold product integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform visual inspection of raw castings for defects such as cracks, unwashed surfaces, porosity, and shrinkage using appropriate inspection techniques (e.g., dye penetrant).
• Conduct dimensional inspections of raw and machined castings using precision tools including vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, and CMM.
• Accurately interpret engineering drawings, GD&T symbols, and tolerance specifications based on standards such as ISO 8062 and ASME Y14.5.
• Execute in-process and final inspections of machined parts to verify conformance to design and quality specifications.
• Review and validate supplier inspection reports, material test certificates (chemical, mechanical, and NDT), and internal quality documentation.
• Identify and document non-conformances following PPAP guidelines; support root cause analysis and participate in implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain detailed inspection records and prepare quality reports; support internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100, depending on industry requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, and suppliers to address and resolve quality issues.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain measurement tools, ensuring records are kept up to date.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in inspecting casting and machining processes in a manufacturing setting.
• Preferred Certifications: NDT Level II (for PT/UT), basic CMM programming is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of casting techniques (e.g., sand casting, investment casting) and machining operations (e.g., turning, milling, boring, drilling).
• Familiarity with surface finish standards (e.g., Ra values, comparator gauges).
• Proficient in the use of various measurement instruments, including CMM.
• Understanding of sampling plans (AQL, ANSI Z1.4), SPC tools, and RCA techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams).
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel for data entry and reporting.

Work Environment:

This is a shop-floor and inspection-lab-based role that may involve exposure to heat, noise, and lubricants. Compliance with safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.