Quality Engineer

Momentive; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentive is seeking a Quality Engineer in Tamil Nadu to coordinate and support QA programs, ensuring compliance with the site QMS and customer quality requirements.

The role emphasizes investigating quality issues, supporting NPI, developing control plans, monitoring process quality, and driving corrective actions with cross‑functional teams to sustain product excellence.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in science or related field is required.
• 8+ years of experience in production or process quality, and/or quality engineering.
• Knowledge of quality standards including ISO, TS, etc.
• Expert knowledge of the quality management system (QMS).
• Expert knowledge of SAP QM functional module and Master Data.
• Strong communication in English (and local language where appropriate).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong Excel and Minitab skills for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support quality assurance programs to ensure QMS compliance.
• Support NPI, trials, and product quality validation.
• Develop and maintain control plans, inspection standards, and quality procedures.
• Monitor process quality and ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Investigate quality issues using root cause analysis tools (5 Why, Fishbone, 8D, Cause Mapping).
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to reduce defects and improve quality.
• Support production teams in resolving process and product quality issues.
• Identify quality risks and support continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality performance data and KPIs.
• Track quality improvement actions and monitor their effectiveness.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve product and process quality concerns.

Skills

Quality standards knowledge

SAP QM experience

Excel

Minitab

English communication

Education

Postgraduate degree in science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Quality Engineer

Summary

To coordinate and provide support to quality‑assurance programs to ensure compliance with the site Quality Management System (QMS) and in accordance with customer quality requirements. A PQE is responsible for supporting completion of a comprehensive investigation of product quality related complaints and internal defects, as well as introducing and maintaining quality assurance and quality improvement measures to proactively eliminate identified sources of quality errors at the site.

Responsibilities

• Support new product introduction (NPI), trials, and product quality validation.
• Develop and maintain control plans, inspection standards, and quality procedures.
• Monitor process quality and ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Investigate quality issues using root cause analysis tools (5 Why, Fishbone, 8D, Cause Mapping).
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to reduce defects and improve quality.
• Support production teams in resolving process and product quality issues.
• Identify quality risks and support continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality performance data and KPIs.
• Track quality improvement actions and monitor their effectiveness.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve product and process quality concerns.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Post graduate degree in science, or related field of study.
• 8+ years' experience in production or process Quality, and/or quality engineering
• Knowledgeable of Quality Standards, including ISO, TS, etc.
• Expert knowledge of the quality management system.
• Expert knowledge of SAP QM functional module, and Master Data.
• Good communication skills in English (and local language where appropriate).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good Excel and Minitab skills for data analysis.
• Recognized as a strong customer advocate.

What We Offer

At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem‑solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future. #BePartoftheSolution

About Us

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting‑edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law.

An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.