JUNIOR ENGINEER - Quality

Sansera Engineering Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sansera Engineering Limited in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to implement and maintain QMS aligned with IATF 16949/ISO standards. You will lead APQP/PPAP activities, perform FMEA, Control Plans, and MSA, and monitor processes for quality compliance.

The role requires 5–8 years in automotive quality, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to train shop-floor staff while collaborating with Production, Design, and Supply Chain to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automobile or Production Engineering.
• 5–8 years in automotive quality roles.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA.
• Familiarity with 8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, Pareto analysis.
• Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Experience with quality inspection tools and measurement systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QMS in line with IATF 16949/ISO standards.
• Lead quality planning activities (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and MSA).
• Monitor manufacturing processes for quality compliance.
• Handle customer complaints; perform root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Drive continuous improvement with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen.
• Conduct internal, process, and supplier audits.
• Ensure supplier quality through evaluation and monitoring.
• Collaborate with Production, Design, and Supply Chain for quality improvements.
• Maintain documentation and records related to quality.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and shop-floor staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Quality management

IATF 16949 knowledge

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

GD&T

CAPA

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

Audit management

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Automobile / Production Engineering

Master’s degree or certification in Quality Management

Tools

Measurement systems

Quality inspection tools

Gage R&R

Job description

To ensure product and process quality in line with automotive industry standards by implementing robust quality systems, driving continuous improvement, managing customer requirements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational quality benchmarks.

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) in line with IATF 16949 / ISO standards
• Lead quality planning activities including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and MSA
• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications
• Handle customer complaints, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies
• Conduct internal audits, process audits, and supplier audits
• Ensure supplier quality through evaluation, development, and performance monitoring
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Design, Supply Chain) for quality improvements
• Maintain documentation and records related to quality processes and compliance
• Train and mentor junior engineers and shop-floor personnel on quality standards and practices
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and statutory requirements

AUTHORITY

• Authority to stop production in case of major quality deviations
• Approve/reject incoming materials, in-process products, and finished goods based on quality standards
• Recommend process changes for quality improvement
• Initiate corrective and preventive actions across departments
• Interface with customers and suppliers on quality-related matters

JOB SPECIFICATION / COMPETENCY

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Automobile / Production Engineering
• Master’s degree or certification in Quality Management is an added advantage

Experience:

• 5-8 years of experience in quality roles within the automotive manufacturing industry

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001 standards
• Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA
• Familiarity with core quality tools (8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, Pareto Analysis)
• Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings
• Experience with quality inspection tools and measurement systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Leadership and team collaboration
• Attention to detail and process orientation

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Reduction in customer complaints and warranty claims
• First Pass Yield (FPY) / Right First Time (RFT) metrics
• Internal and external audit scores
• Supplier quality performance (PPM, rejection rates)
• Closure rate of CAPA within defined timelines
• Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) reduction
• Process capability indices (Cp, Cpk) improvement
• On-time completion of quality deliverables (PPAP, audits, etc.)