Quality Engineer press shop /weld shop

Undisclosed Company; Chakan; On-site; INR 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Undisclosed Company is seeking an Engineering Quality Inspector to ensure in-process quality for sheet-metal stamped and welded components. The role involves inspecting first-piece, in-process and final parts, verifying critical dimensions, and ensuring adherence to CTQ and IATF 16949 requirements.

You will support containment, coordinate with Production and Tool Room, and participate in quality investigations using 8D, Fishbone and CAPA as needed. Immediate joiners preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of experience in automotive sheet-metal stamping and/or welding quality.
• Hands-on Press Shop + Weld Shop Quality experience preferred.
• Willing to work in shifts and extended hours as required by production/customer requirements.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Only immediate joiners will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first-piece, in-process and final inspection of sheet-metal components.
• Verify critical dimensions using Vernier, Micrometer, Height Gauge, Profile Projector and other measuring instruments.
• Monitor CTQ dimensions and stamping defects; ensure process parameters and standards followed.
• Control rejection, rework and line abnormalities; initiate containment when needed.
• Coordinate with Production, Tool Room and Maintenance for defect correction.
• Inspect CO/MIG welding, projection welding, spot welding and assembly operations.
• Verify weld parameters (current, voltage, weld time, pressure, electrode condition).
• Monitor weld defects (spatter, porosity, undercut, burn-through, lack of fusion).
• Ensure traceability of raw material, process and finished components; maintain records.

Skills

In-process quality

First-piece inspection

CTQ dimensions

Welding parameters

Process control

PFMEA & 8D

Documentation

Audit support

Coordination

Education

Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Vernier

Micrometer

Height Gauge

Profile Projector

Gauges

Job description

Responsible for ensuring in-process quality of sheet-metal stamped and welded components by controlling process parameters, conducting inspections, identifying abnormalities, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with customer and IATF 16949 requirements.

• Conduct first-piece, in-process and final inspection of sheet-metal components.
• Verify critical dimensions using Vernier, Micrometer, Height Gauge, Profile Projector, Gauges and other measuring instruments.
• Monitor critical-to-quality (CTQ) dimensions, hole position, burr, dent, crack, wrinkle, deformation and other stamping defects.
• Ensure process parameters and approved standards are followed at each operation.
• Control rejection, rework and line abnormalities and initiate immediate containment.
• Coordinate with Production, Tool Room and Maintenance for correction of process/tool-related defects.
• Monitor tool condition and identify defects related to die wear, misalignment, improper setting and tool damage.
• Conduct inspection of CO/MIG welding, projection welding, spot welding and assembly operations.
• Verify weld parameters such as current, voltage, weld time, pressure, electrode condition and welding sequence.
• Monitor weld defects including spatter, porosity, undercut, burn-through, lack of fusion, excess weld, weld miss and nut/stud welding defects.
• Conduct weld strength, torque, peel/chisel and other applicable tests.
• Ensure correct fitment, orientation and location of nuts, studs, brackets and welded components.
• Monitor leakage testing wherever applicable and ensure reaction to leakage failures.
• Ensure implementation of Control Plan, Process Flow Diagram, PFMEA and Work Instructions.
• Carry out patrol/in-process inspection as per defined frequency.
• Ensure proper identification and segregation of OK, NG, rework and rejected parts.
• Stop the process and escape immediately in case of major/critical quality abnormalities.
• Maintain inspection records, rejection data and process monitoring records.
• Ensure traceability of raw material, process and finished components.
• Support investigation of customer complaints and field failures.
• Prepare and support 8D, Why-Why Analysis, Fishbone, 5 Why, CAPA and corrective action reports.
• Identify Occurrence, Escape/Detection and Systemic Root Causes.
• Implement and verify permanent corrective actions.
• Monitor effectiveness of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Drive reduction in internal rejection, rework, customer complaints and PPM.
• Prepare and monitor Pareto analysis, rejection trends and quality KPI/MIS.
• Identify recurring defects and initiate improvement projects.
• Support Poka-Yoke, error-proofing and process control improvements.
• Conduct layered/process audits and ensure closure of audit findings
• Support preparation/revision of Control Plan, PFMEA, Inspection Standards, SOP/WI and check sheets.
• Ensure calibration status of measuring and testing equipment.
• Support PPAP, APQP and new product development activities where applicable.
• Participate in internal, customer and certification audits..

Desired Candidate Profile

• Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• minimum two to four (2-4) years of experience in automotive sheet-metal stamping and/or welding quality.
• Candidates with hands-on Press Shop + Weld Shop Quality experience will be preferred.
• Should be willing to work in shifts and extended working hours as required by production/customer requirements.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• only Immediate joiners will be preferred.