Quality Engineer

Halleysblue Steels; Ballari District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Halley'sblue Steels is seeking a Quality Inspector to oversee welding QC, fabrication quality, and documentation in a manufacturing setting. You will inspect raw materials, in-process components, and finished parts, ensuring dimensional accuracy and conformance to drawings and specifications.

The role requires knowledge of welding processes (MIG, TIG, Arc) and the ability to identify defects, track non-conformities, and coordinate corrective actions with Production and Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of welding processes and welding defects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Good observation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing and fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, in-process components and finished fabricated products.
• Perform dimensional inspections as per approved engineering drawings.
• Verify fabricated components against drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Identify defects, deviations and non-conformities during production.

Skills

Mechanical fundamentals

Welding processes & defects

Reading engineering drawings

Observation & problem solving

Willingness for manufacturing env

Tools

Vernier caliper

Micrometer

Measuring tape

Job description

Key Responsibilities

A. Quality Inspection

• Inspect raw materials, in-process components and finished fabricated products.
• Perform dimensional inspections as per approved engineering drawings.
• Verify fabricated components against drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Identify defects, deviations and non-conformities during production.

B. Welding Quality Control

• Inspect welding activities and ensure compliance with approved welding procedures.
• Understand welding processes such as MIG, TIG and Arc Welding.
• Inspect weld joints for defects such as cracks, porosity, undercut, incomplete fusion and improper weld dimensions.
• Verify weld quality, weld sizes and joint preparation as per specifications.
• Coordinate for corrective actions in case of welding defects.

C. Fabrication Quality

• Monitor fabrication activities, including cutting, fit-up, assembly, drilling and welding.
• Ensure dimensional accuracy and proper alignment of fabricated components.
• Verify material identification and traceability wherever applicable.
• Ensure quality compliance at various stages of fabrication.

D. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain inspection reports and quality records.
• Record inspection observations and non-conformities.
• Maintain rejection, rework and corrective action records.
• Coordinate with Production and Engineering teams for quality improvements.

E. Process Improvement

• Identify recurring quality issues and suggest preventive measures.
• Support implementation of quality control procedures.
• Coordinate with production teams to minimize rejection and rework.
• Maintain housekeeping and quality standards in the production area.

4. Required Skills & Competencies

• Good understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of welding processes and welding defects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of measuring instruments such as Vernier Caliper, Micrometer and Measuring Tape.
• Understanding of dimensional inspection and quality control procedures.
• Good observation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing and fabrication environment.

5. Preferred Knowledge

• Sheet Metal and Structural Steel Fabrication.
• Welding inspection and quality assurance.
• Basic knowledge of ISO quality standards.
• Familiarity with inspection reports and quality documentation.