Quality Engineer (Mechanical) Heavy Equipment Manufacturing | Phulgaon, Pune
We are hiring for our client, the Indian arm of an international manufacturer of steel and rubber crawler track (undercarriage) systems. They supply OEMs worldwide in the crushing, screening, drilling and construction markets.
This is a permanent, full-time role at their plant in Phulgaon (near Lonikand), Pune. The role combines quality engineering with shop-floor supervision. You will own quality from incoming material to dispatch and also oversee daily production activities.
Quality responsibilities
- Inspect incoming materials and components against drawings, specifications and purchase requirements
- Carry out in-process inspections across manufacturing and assembly stages
- Verify dimensional accuracy using Vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges and other gauges
- Lead root cause analysis for supplier quality issues and drive corrective action through NCRs
- Prepare 8D, PPAP, APQP, PPM, MSA and FMEA documentation
- Own product, process and document audits and the quality assurance plan
- Maintain CAPA records, control plans, layout reports and PDI reports
- Audit supplier facilities and processes, and maintain supplier audit reports, corrective action plans and performance records
- Prepare and maintain inspection documentation before dispatch
- Work with global Purchasing, Engineering and Manufacturing teams on supplier quality requirements and supplier development
Production responsibilities
- Supervise daily production so that work is done safely, efficiently and according to approved procedures
- Support production planning and on-time completion of work orders
- Report production delays, material shortages and technical issues to management
- Drive good housekeeping and health and safety compliance on the shop floor
What you need
- Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory)
- 2–4 years in a similar quality role in heavy construction equipment, automotive/auto components or similar manufacturing
- Hands‑on experience with quality tools for steel fabrication, castings, forgings and machining
- Working knowledge of machining, fabrication, welding and mechanical assembly
- Strong written and spoken English, since you will work closely with global teams
- Good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Willingness to travel within India at short notice for supplier visits
- CQE or a similar quality certification is a plus