Procurement Quality Assurance Specialist and Inspector (India)

TBS Engineering Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Collaborative environment

Growth opportunities in India

Job summary

TBS Engineering Limited is seeking a Quality Inspector to join the Procurement and QA functions in Pune. You will inspect incoming parts, reject non-conformities, and manage NCRs through to closure, coordinating with suppliers and engineering to prevent recurrence.

You will also perform supplier audits as requested and ensure records in IFS are complete, while maintaining calibration of measurement equipment and a clean, compliant work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documents.
• Knowledge of quality control standards, processes and testing methods.
• Proficient with measurement equipment and GD&T understanding.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D).
• ISO 9001 internal auditing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test incoming parts against drawings, tolerances, and standards.
• Reject non-conforming parts and clearly communicate issues to vendors.
• Quarantine non-conforming parts and arrange disposition or scrap.
• Record rejections and inspection data in IFS with complete documentation.
• Ensure calibration of inspection equipment and report faults.
• Expedite NCR/8D actions and coordinate with suppliers for timely returns.
• Close corrective and preventative actions to meet production needs.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

GD&T understanding

8D root cause analysis

ISO 9001 internal auditor

ERP / IFS familiarity

MS Office

Vendor communication

Measurement equipment handling

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing background

Tools

IFS ERP

calibrated measuring tools

Job description

TBS Engineering is a global leader in automated battery assembly and manufacturing equipment. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to creating a workplace where individuals can thrive, grow, and make a real impact.

The Role

Working with the Procurement team and Quality Assurance function, you will be responsible for Goods-in inspection of parts and completing the investigation activities to identify root cause, corrective and preventative actions with suppliers for any non-conformities identified. You will be responsible for the completion of supplier audits as requested by global or local procurement teams.

Job Description

• Inspect and test incoming parts, both new and regular, against drawings, tolerances and manufacturing standards.
• Reject non-conforming parts back to the vendor, clearly communicating the issue.
• Quarantine all non-conforming parts until they are correctly dispositioned, then arrange collection or scrap.
• Record all rejected parts accurately in IFS with all inspection records and documentation completed.
• Ensure all inspection and measuring equipment remains in good condition and within calibration, reporting any faults.
• Expediting of NCR (Non-Conformance Reports) corrective actions including confirmation of the defect; liaising with the Supplier to communicate the defect and organization of a timely return of parts for correction/replacement in line with Production requirements.
• See NCR and 8D through effective closure of corrective and preventative actions ensuring production demands are achieved and repeat occurrences are avoided.
• Where the cause of an NCR is disputed, liaise between the Supplier and Engineering to secure agreement and resolution actions.
• Provide monthly reporting of the number of NCRs raised on the supply chain excluding those with a root cause of TBS (e.g. ECR).
• Perform audits of suppliers regularly delivering non-conformities into TBS to gain confidence that preventative actions are adequate to stop future non-conformities. Ensure all audit actions are recorded and satisfactorily completed.
• Maintain a clean, tidy work environment, following HSE standards in line with company procedures.

You may also be required to undertake additional tasks or duties from time to time, and which are reasonably within your capabilities.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience in a quality inspection or similar role in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and documents.
• Good knowledge of quality control standards, processes and testing methods.
• Competent operating a range of digital and manual measurement equipment.
• Good manual dexterity and precision when handling and testing parts.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear communicator, confident raising issues with vendors and colleagues.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Competent in IFS or experience with another ERP system.
• Experience of inspection of machined components, gears, sprockets and fabrications.
• Understanding of GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing).
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions (e.g. 8D).
• Quality qualification, such as ISO 9001 internal auditor.

• Competitive salary
• Career development and progression opportunities within a global business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of TBS India operations
• You may be required to undertake additional duties that are reasonably within your capabilities as part of this role

Bringing Our TBS Values to Life

Our commitment is simple:

When you give your best, we’ll do the same — with competitive pay, better benefits, flexibility, and real opportunities to learn, grow and have fun along the way.

In return, we ask you to take pride and enthusiasm in your work, share your ideas, respect your colleagues and go the extra mile when it matters.

The more we succeed together, the more we can give back.

Working together, the business grows, and so do you!