Quality Engineer

DrinkPrime; Nizamabad District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

DrinkPrime is seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Lead to drive our product integrity strategy, coordinating testing across incoming and finished goods and overseeing refurbishment quality.

The role collaborates with development, supply, and customer service teams to implement corrective actions, optimize processes, and train stakeholders on quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to conduct rigorous product testing and manage non-conformance workflows.
• Experience auditing production lines, especially refurbishment or manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in creating and interpreting quality metrics, reports, and dashboards.
• Strong analytical skills to investigate field failures and implement corrective actions.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and participation in sprint cycles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive testing on incoming and finished products and oversee non-conforming item returns with corrective actions at vendor facilities.
• Audit refurbishment production lines to verify adherence to quality standards.
• Generate and present accurate quality reports and dashboards to stakeholders.
• Travel to customer sites to investigate field issues, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective measures.
• Visit suppliers to address design-related challenges and provide actionable feedback for long-term resolution.
• Analyze field failure data to identify trends and drive quality improvements across the lifecycle.
• Detect and document defects, collaborating with development teams for swift resolution.
• Participate in Agile testing ceremonies, including sprint planning and stand-ups.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to standardize quality processes across product lines.
• Deliver training to customer service agents on quality protocols and product specs.

Skills

Quality testing

Non-conformance mgmt

Quality metrics

Root cause analysis

Agile testing

Vendor auditing

Tools

Dashboards

Job description

This pivotal role is dedicated to safeguarding product integrity through a comprehensive quality assurance strategy that spans from vendor oversight to customer satisfaction. The incumbent will lead rigorous testing protocols for incoming and finished goods, manage the refurbishment process, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the product lifecycle. By bridging the gap between field performance, supplier capabilities, and internal development teams, this position ensures that quality standards are consistently met while fostering a culture of excellence through training and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive testing on incoming and finished products, overseeing the return process for non-conforming items and implementing corrective actions directly at vendor facilities.
  
• Execute detailed product audits within the refurbishment production line to verify adherence to quality standards.
  
• Generate, maintain, and present accurate quality reports and performance dashboards to stakeholders.
  
• Travel to customer sites to investigate field issues, diagnose root causes, and implement immediate corrective measures.
  
• Visit suppliers to address design-related challenges, providing actionable feedback to ensure long-term resolution.
  
• Analyze field failure data to identify trends and drive strategic initiatives that enhance overall product quality.
  
• Detect and document product defects, collaborating closely with development teams to facilitate swift issue resolution.
  
• Actively participate in Agile testing ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.
  
• Partner with cross-functional teams to standardize quality processes and drive consistency improvements across all product lines.
  
• Deliver training to customer service agents regarding quality protocols and product specifications to ensure uniform knowledge application.
  
• Provide constructive performance feedback to agents to support their professional growth and service quality enhancement.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Proven ability to conduct rigorous product testing and manage non-conformance workflows.
  
• Experience in auditing production lines, specifically within refurbishment or manufacturing environments.
  
• Proficiency in creating and interpreting quality metrics, reports, and dashboards.
  
• Strong analytical skills with the capability to investigate field failures and implement corrective actions.
  
• Demonstrated experience in supplier relationship management and technical feedback delivery.
  
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and participation in sprint cycles.
  
• Excellent collaboration skills for working with cross-functional development and support teams.
  
• Capability to train and mentor customer service personnel on technical and procedural matters.
  
• Strong communication skills for providing performance feedback and driving team improvement.