Quality Control Engineer

KAAPRO; Surat; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

KAAPRO in Surat, Gujarat is seeking a Quality & Supplier Development Engineer to ensure materials and components meet drawings, specs and quality standards. You will support supplier development, audits and corrective actions while coordinating with procurement and production teams.

The role requires hands-on inspection using calipers, micrometers and gauges, with English communication and occasional supplier visits. On-site location in Surat.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in quality inspection in an engineering or manufacturing environment preferred; hands-on inspection experience may also be considered.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges and other inspection equipment.
• Basic MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and professional email communication.

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished material at supplier/vendor premises – dimensions, workmanship, material grade, quantity and identification – against drawings, POs and specifications; prepare detailed inspection reports.
• Incoming quality control of raw materials, bought-out parts and components; verify material test certificates (TCs), certificates of conformity and traceability; identify and segregate non-conforming material.
• Prepare, review and verify in-process, production and final inspection reports before release or dispatch.
• Handle email communication with customers on technical, dimensional and quality matters; coordinate corrective actions.
• Prepare for customer visits, plant inspections and quality audits; organise quality records and track actions to closure.
• Prepare and maintain inspection formats, quality reports, SOPs, work instructions, checklists and quality presentations.
• Visit vendors to assess quality capability, resolve recurring issues and support development of new suppliers.
• Coordinate procurement of raw materials and engineering items with purchase, stores and production teams.
• Record non-conformities, support root cause analysis and CAPA, and verify effectiveness.
• Use measuring instruments correctly and ensure instruments are within calibration validity.
• Monitor recurring defects, supplier rejections and customer complaints; recommend practical improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Report writing

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Quality & Supplier Development Engineer – Engineering / Manufacturing company

Location: Surat, Gujarat (On-site, with occasional supplier/vendor visits)

Salary: Up to ₹25,000 per month

Language: Fluent spoken English required

Role Purpose

Ensure that incoming materials, outsourced components, in-process production and finished products meet approved drawings, customer specifications, purchase requirements and quality standards. The role also supports supplier quality and development, customer communication, audits, procurement coordination, documentation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect finished material at supplier/vendor premises – dimensions, workmanship, material grade, quantity and identification – against drawings, POs and specifications; prepare detailed inspection reports.
• Incoming quality control of raw materials, bought-out parts and components; verify material test certificates (TCs), certificates of conformity and traceability; identify and segregate non-conforming material.
• Prepare, review and verify in-process, production and final inspection reports before release or dispatch.
• Handle email communication with customers on technical, dimensional and quality matters; coordinate corrective actions.
• Prepare for customer visits, plant inspections and quality audits; organise quality records and track actions to closure.
• Prepare and maintain inspection formats, quality reports, SOPs, work instructions, checklists and quality presentations.
• Visit vendors to assess quality capability, resolve recurring issues and support development of new suppliers.
• Coordinate procurement of raw materials and engineering items with purchase, stores and production teams.
• Record non-conformities, support root cause analysis and CAPA, and verify effectiveness.
• Use measuring instruments correctly and ensure instruments are within calibration validity.
• Monitor recurring defects, supplier rejections and customer complaints; recommend practical improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in quality inspection in an engineering or manufacturing environment preferred; candidates with hands‑on inspection experience may also be considered.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges and other inspection equipment.
• Familiarity with material test certificates, inspection reports, NCR and corrective-action documentation.
• Basic MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and professional email communication.

Key Skills

• Strong attention to detail and systematic approach to inspection
• Clear written and verbal communication with customers, suppliers and internal teams
• Good report writing, record keeping and document control
• Problem-solving, ownership and timely follow-up
• Willingness to travel occasionally to supplier/vendor locations