QA Engineer - IATF/External Audits & Compliance

Shaily Engineering Plastics Ltd.; Panchmahal District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaily Engineering Plastics Ltd. in Gujarat, India, is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to lead QMS development, audits, and customer documentation control.

The role focuses on maintaining and improving quality systems across plant functions, coordinating supplier audits, and driving corrective actions with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include reviewing customer drawings and specifications, managing ECNs, change and document control, and maintaining quality dashboards.

Qualifications

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in mechanical/production/industrial eng.
• 4–6 years in QA / quality systems in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949:2016 and automotive quality.
• Experience in internal audit planning, execution and NCR closure.
• Strong document and change control skills.
• Knowledge of ECN / document revision control.
• Understanding of customer-specific requirements and quality standards.
• Knowledge of APQP, process maps, work instructions and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and maintain QMS procedures and quality documentation.
• Coordinate internal quality audits across plant functions.
• Review customer drawings, specs and ensure timely implementation.
• Initiate and coordinate ECN for document/process changes.
• Handle day-to-day plant QA activities and drive improvements.
• Support cross-functional teams in resolving quality issues.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Internal audits

Document control

ECN handling

APQP

Education

Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Eng

Tools

ECN System

QMS Software

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Quality Management System (QMS)

• Develop, review and maintain QMS procedures, processes and quality documentation.
• Ensure effective implementation of QMS requirements across plant functions.
• Coordinate review and improvement of quality procedures in line with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide training and awareness on QMS, quality procedures and business processes.
• Support closure and effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

2. Audits & Corrective Actions

• Plan, coordinate and conduct internal quality system audits across plant functions.
• Lead and undertake audits of suppliers and other relevant areas of the supply chain.
• Prepare audit reports, identify non-conformities and follow up on corrective actions.
• Manage the internal audit and corrective action reporting system.
• Provide guidance to employees on audit requirements and quality system compliance.

3. Customer Quality & Documentation

• Review customer documents, drawings, specifications and quality requirements and ensure timely implementation.
• Coordinate with customers and internal teams for implementation of revised drawings, specifications and other requirements.
• Review and maintain APQP documents, process maps, work instructions, packing procedures and other quality documentation.
• Review and share quality dashboards and documentation required by customers within defined timelines.
• Ensure customer requirements are communicated effectively to relevant stakeholders.

4. Document & Change Control

• Control quality documents and records in accordance with QMS procedures.
• Maintain and control obsolete documents as per SOP and customer requirements.
• Communicate new and revised documents to concerned stakeholders through appropriate channels.
• Initiate and coordinate Engineering Change Notes (ECN) for document/process changes.
• Ensure the latest approved documents are available at relevant work locations.

5. Plant QA Activities

• Handle day-to-day QA activities at the plant and ensure adherence to defined quality processes.
• Review product and process documentation for compliance with customer and QMS requirements.
• Support investigation and resolution of quality issues in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure timely implementation and closure of quality-related actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality systems and processes.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering or relevant discipline.
• 4 - 6 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Systems, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949:2016, Quality Management Systems and automotive quality requirements.
• Experience in internal audit planning, execution, reporting, NC identification and corrective action closure.
• Strong document and change control skills.
• Knowledge of ECN/document revision control.
• Good understanding of customer-specific requirements and quality standards.
• Knowledge of APQP, Process Maps, Work Instructions and quality documentation.