Quality Engineer

Michelin; Thiruvallur District; On-site; INR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelin in India seeks an experienced Quality Engineer with 4–6 years in automotive/manufacturing to ensure product and process quality, address issues, and drive CAPA and continuous improvement.

The role requires implementing quality control processes, conducting audits, and supporting new product development with APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, and Control Plans. Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• 4–6 years in Quality Engineering/QA, preferably automotive/manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of core quality tools: FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, APQP, Control Plan.
• Experience with 8D, CAPA, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto Analysis.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949.
• Experience in quality audits and compliance activities.
• Proficient in MS Office and QA systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes and procedures.
• Conduct product, material, and process inspections and audits.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and quality performance against defined standards.
• Analyze quality issues, identify root causes, and implement CAPA.
• Lead problem-solving using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto Analysis.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare periodic quality reports.
• Handle customer complaints and coordinate timely resolution and corrective actions.
• Perform SPC and process capability studies and analyze data.
• Support internal, customer, supplier, and external quality audits.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Support new product development activities (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans).
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Suppliers, and Customers to resolve issues.

Skills

Quality engineering

FMEA

SPC

MSA

PPAP

APQP

Control Plan

CAPA

8D

5 Why

Fishbone

Pareto Analysis

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

MS Office

Quality Audits

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Quality Management Systems

Job description

Quality Engineer

Experience: 46 Years

Qualification: BE/B.Tech – Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer with 4–6 years of experience in the automotive/manufacturing industry. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring product and process quality, addressing quality issues, driving corrective and preventive actions, supporting audits, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes and procedures.
• Conduct product, material, and process inspections and audits.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and quality performance against defined standards.
• Analyze quality issues, identify root causes, and implement effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Lead problem-solving activities using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto Analysis, and other quality tools.
• Monitor key quality metrics and prepare periodic quality reports.
• Handle customer complaints and coordinate timely resolution and corrective actions.
• Perform SPC and process capability studies and analyze statistical data.
• Support internal, customer, supplier, and external quality audits.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and other applicable quality standards.
• Support new product development activities, including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and related documentation.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Suppliers, and Customers to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, defects, and customer complaints.
• Train production and other relevant personnel on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in Quality Engineering/Quality Assurance, preferably in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of core quality tools: FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, APQP, Control Plan.
• Hands-on experience with 8D, CAPA, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto Analysis, and root-cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949.
• Experience in quality audits and compliance activities.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Quality Management Systems.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• Experience in customer and supplier quality management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in customer complaints and rejection rates.
• Improvement in First Pass Yield (FPY).
• Reduction in scrap and rework costs.
• Audit compliance and closure performance.
• Improvement in supplier quality performance.
• Timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.