Quality Engineer-Foundry

Arun Engineering & Co; Chennai District; On-site; INR 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Arun Engineering is seeking a Quality Executive for aluminium casting in Chennai. The role requires inspecting in-process and finished castings, verifying dimensions against drawings, and controlling scrap on Gravity Die Casting and Sand Casting lines.

Candidate should have 2–5 years in a foundry, with knowledge of aluminium casting defects and basic report generation. Diploma/Degree in Mechanical or Metallurgy Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Mechanical or Metallurgy Engineering is required.
• 2–5 years of experience in Foundry (GDC or Sand Casting) is preferred.
• Good understanding of aluminium casting defects and ability to read blueprints/drawings.

Responsibilities

• Inspect in-process and finished aluminium castings to ensure zero surface and internal defects.
• Read engineering drawings and use gauges to verify critical dimensions and coordinate testing.
• Monitor temperatures, core setting, and die coating to prevent recurring casting flaws.
• Log daily scrap data and perform root-cause analysis on rejections.

Skills

Reading blueprints/drawings

Understanding aluminium casting defect

Gauges & measurement tools

Basic report generation

Education

Diploma / Degree in Mechanical or Metallurgy Engineering

Job description

Job Description: Quality Executive Aluminium Casting

Company: Arun Engineering

Experience: 2 to 5 Years (Foundry background)

Salary: 25,000 – 35,000 / month

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Role Overview

Inspect in-process and finished aluminium castings to ensure zero surface and internal defects. Verify dimensions against engineering drawings and control shop-floor scrap in Gravity Die Casting (GDC) / Sand Casting lines.

Key Responsibilities

• In-Process & Final Inspection: Check aluminium components for defects like porosity, blowholes, gas entrapment, shrinkage, cold shut, and surface cracks.
• Measurement & Testing: Read engineering drawings and use gauges (Vernier, Micrometer, Height Gauge) to verify critical dimensions. Coordinate Dye Penetrant Testing (DPT) and hardness checks.
• Process Control: Monitor molten metal temperature, core setting, and die coating application to prevent recurring casting flaws.
• Defect Reduction & Reports: Perform root cause analysis (5-Why, 7 QC tools) on rejections and log daily scrap data in MS Excel.

Requirements

• Education: Diploma / Degree in Mechanical or Metallurgy Engineering.
• Experience: 2–5 years in an Foundry (GDC or Sand Casting).
• Skills: Good understanding of aluminium casting defects, ability to read blue-prints/drawings, and basic report generation.