QC Engineer

Castolin Eutectic; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Castolin Eutectic in Coimbatore is seeking a QA Inspector to ensure incoming materials meet specifications and to support in-process and finished-product quality checks. You will verify certificates, document results, and maintain traceability across batches.

The role covers testing of coatings, weldability, and adherence to standards, with a focus on reducing defects and supporting CAPA and audits.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Understanding of readouts from inspection equipment and basic metrology.
• Familiarity with quality systems and ISO 9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Incoming Raw Material Inspection and verification of materials such as brazing wire, flux chemicals, minerals, and packing materials.
• Verify MTC/COA against specifications and maintain traceability records.
• Perform visual and dimensional checks of core wire and raw materials.
• Oversee in-process quality control and review of special process records.
• Inspect finished electrodes for length, diameter, coating thickness and adhesion.
• Coordinate mechanical and welding tests (tensile, bend, elongation, weldability) per standards.
• Maintain calibration status of testing instruments and ensure repeatability of results.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and batch quality reports and ensure audit readiness.
• Support QA team during internal and external audits and assist in CAPA activities.

Job description

• Inspect incoming raw materials Brazing wire, flux chemicals, minerals, and packing materials.
• Verify Mill Test Certificates (MTC) / Certificates of Analysis (COA) against specifications.
• Conduct visual and dimensional checks of core wire and raw materials.
• Ensure proper identification, traceability, and segregation of accepted/rejected materials.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) for rejected materials.
• In-Process Quality Control
• Review of special process records.
• Drying and DHR cycles (temperature & time) review.
• Ensure adherence to approved process parameters and work instructions.
• Perform routine inspections for coating uniformity, cracks, and surface defects.
• Control and record process deviations.
• Finished Product Inspection & Testing
• Inspect finished electrodes for:
• Length, diameter, coating thickness
• Coating adhesion and integrity
• Surface finish and marking
• Conduct or coordinate mechanical and welding tests such as:
• Tensile strength
• Bend test
• Elongation
• Weldability and arc stability
• Verify compliance with applicable standards (AWS / IS / EN).
• Approve or reject batches based on test results.
• Laboratory Testing & Equipment Control
• Review routine lab testing of raw materials and finished electrodes test results.
• Ensure proper handling and preparation of test samples.
• Maintain and monitor calibration status of testing instruments.
• Ensure accuracy and repeatability of test results.
• Documentation & Record Keeping
• Maintain accurate records of:
• Incoming inspection reports
• In-process inspection logs
• Final inspection and test reports
• Ensure full batch traceability from raw material to finished product.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and batch quality reports.
• Follow document control requirements as per ISO 9001.
• Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions
• Identify and report non-conforming products and processes.
• Assist in root cause analysis (RCA) of defects.
• Support implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure proper disposition of rejected materials (rework/scrap).
• QA Support & Audit Participation
• Support QA team during internal and external audits.
• Ensure inspection records and documents are audit-ready.
• Assist in preparation of quality dossiers and compliance reports.
• Customer & Trial Support
• Support sample preparation and testing for customer approvals.
• Assist in investigation of customer complaints and provide data/report support.
• Safety & Shopfloor Discipline
• Ensure compliance with safety practices in production and lab areas.
• Monitor proper usage of PPE (gloves, masks, safety shoes, etc.).
• Follow safe handling of chemicals and hot materials.
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S practices.
• Suggest improvements in process control and inspection methods.
• Work towards reducing defects, rework, and process variations.

• Incoming Raw Material Inspection
• Inspect incoming raw materials Brazing wire, flux chemicals, minerals, and packing materials.
• Verify Mill Test Certificates (MTC) / Certificates of Analysis (COA) against specifications.
• Conduct visual and dimensional checks of core wire and raw materials.
• Ensure proper identification, traceability, and segregation of accepted/rejected materials.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) for rejected materials.
• In-Process Quality Control
• Review of special process records.
• Drying and DHR cycles (temperature & time) review.
• Ensure adherence to approved process parameters and work instructions.
• Perform routine inspections for coating uniformity, cracks, and surface defects.
• Control and record process deviations.
• Finished Product Inspection & Testing
• Inspect finished electrodes for:
• Length, diameter, coating thickness
• Coating adhesion and integrity
• Surface finish and marking
• Conduct or coordinate mechanical and welding tests such as:
• Tensile strength
• Bend test
• Elongation
• Weldability and arc stability
• Verify compliance with applicable standards (AWS / IS / EN).
• Approve or reject batches based on test results.
• Laboratory Testing & Equipment Control
• Review routine lab testing of raw materials and finished electrodes test results.
• Ensure proper handling and preparation of test samples.
• Maintain and monitor calibration status of testing instruments.
• Ensure accuracy and repeatability of test results.
• Documentation & Record Keeping
• Maintain accurate records of:
• Incoming inspection reports
• In-process inspection logs
• Final inspection and test reports
• Ensure full batch traceability from raw material to finished product.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and batch quality reports.
• Follow document control requirements as per ISO 9001.
• Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions
• Identify and report non-conforming products and processes.
• Assist in root cause analysis (RCA) of defects.
• Support implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure proper disposition of rejected materials (rework/scrap).
• QA Support & Audit Participation
• Support QA team during internal and external audits.
• Ensure inspection records and documents are audit-ready.
• Assist in preparation of quality dossiers and compliance reports.
• Customer & Trial Support
• Support sample preparation and testing for customer approvals.
• Assist in investigation of customer complaints and provide data/report support.
• Safety & Shopfloor Discipline
• Ensure compliance with safety practices in production and lab areas.
• Monitor proper usage of PPE (gloves, masks, safety shoes, etc.).
• Follow safe handling of chemicals and hot materials.
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S practices.
• Continuous Improvement
• Suggest improvements in process control and inspection methods.
• Work towards reducing defects, rework, and process variations.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives.