Quality Engineer

NASH group; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Nash group in Pune seeks a seasoned Quality Assurance/Quality Control professional for automotive manufacturing. The role demands extensive IATF 16949 expertise, APQP/PPAP familiarity, and hands-on problem-solving to ensure defect-free production.

You will lead inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives using Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and Lean methods while mentoring operators on quality standards and measurement techniques.

Qualifications

• Must have formal engineering education in mechanical disciplines.
• 36 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control in automotive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspection to ensure product quality compliance.
• Ensure adherence to IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and quality standards.
• Monitor daily quality performance and drive reduction in rejection, rework, and customer complaints.
• Perform root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and implement CAPA.
• Support APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and Control Plan activities for new and existing products.
• Conduct process audits, layered process audits (LPA), and internal quality audits.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, and NPD teams to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure calibration and proper use of measuring instruments and gauges.
• Verify products as per engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, inspection reports, and quality records.
• Analyze quality data and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports.
• Participate in customer audits and support timely closure of audit observations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Train shop floor operators on quality standards, inspection methods, and defect prevention.
• Ensure compliance with safety, 5S, and company quality procedures.

Skills

Reading drawings

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Education

Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Automobile, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Vernier Caliper

Micrometer

Height Gauge

CMM

Measurement gauges

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspection to ensure product quality compliance.
• Ensure adherence to IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and quality standards.
• Monitor daily quality performance and drive reduction in rejection, rework, and customer complaints.
• Perform root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and Control Plan activities for new and existing products.
• Conduct process audits, layered process audits (LPA), and internal quality audits.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, and NPD teams to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure calibration and proper use of measuring instruments and gauges.
• Verify products as per engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, inspection reports, and quality records.
• Analyze quality data and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports.
• Participate in customer audits and support timely closure of audit observations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Train shop floor operators on quality standards, inspection methods, and defect prevention.
• Ensure compliance with safety, 5S, and company quality procedures.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Automobile, or Industrial Engineering.
• 36 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control in an automotive manufacturing industry.
• Experience in sheet metal components, tube bending, welding, and fabrication processes will be preferred.
• Good knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plans, and 8D problem-solving.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.
• Hands-on experience with measuring instruments such as Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, Height Gauge, Bore Gauge, Dial Gauge, Surface Plate, and CMM.
• Experience in handling customer complaints, process improvements, and internal audits.
• Proficient in MS Office and preparation of quality reports.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience working with automotive OEM/Tier-1 customers