Quality Inspector

Weekday AI (YC W21); Gwalior District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI (YC W21) in India is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support new product development, quality planning, and product launch activities across various manufacturing processes in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

You will work with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Control, suppliers, and customers to ensure products meet defined quality and project requirements, develop quality plans, and drive Right First Time delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, preferably in manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience in NPD, APQP, FAI, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, and CAPA.
• Familiarity with inspection and testing requirements for heat treatment and surface treatment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Quality Plans for products, sub-assemblies, and assemblies in line with project requirements.
• Support NPD for in-house manufacturing and suppliers across fabrication, forging, machining, sheet metal, casting, etc.
• Drive APQP, FAI, and PPAP activities to support successful product launches and Right First Time performance.
• Provide Quality Control teams with necessary quality plans, work instructions, product specifications, inspection requirements, and other technical documentation.
• Participate in new product launches and ensure timely FAI/PPAP approvals and documentation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to implement engineering and process changes and update related quality documents.
• Handle non-conformances and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Apply CAPA, GD&T, 7 QC Tools, SPC, MSA, Poka-Yoke, 5S, Kaizen, PFMEA.
• Define inspection and testing requirements for special processes, including heat treatment and surface treatment.
• Support quality function through QMS adherence.

Skills

NPD APQP FAI PPAP

PFMEA

SPC

MSA

CAPA

Quality Plans

GD&T

Root Cause Analysis

Non-conformances

Tools

CMM

Video Measuring Systems

Hardness Testing

Job description

Job Description:

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟱-𝟭𝟬 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 3+ yrs

Location: Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experiencedQuality Engineerto support new product development, quality planning, and product launch activities across various manufacturing processes. The role will work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Control, suppliers, and customers where required to ensure products meet defined quality, engineering, and project requirements.

The position will be responsible for developing quality plans, ensuring the flow-down of product specifications and documented instructions, supporting FAI/PPAP activities, and drivingRight First Time (RFT)performance throughout the product development and manufacturing lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implementQuality Plansfor products, sub-assemblies, and assemblies in line with project requirements.
• SupportNew Product Development (NPD)for in-house manufacturing and suppliers across fabrication, forging, machining, sheet metal, injection molding, casting, rubber, sub-assemblies, and standard BOPs.
• DriveAPQP, FAI, and PPAPactivities to support successful product launches and achieve Right First Time performance.
• Provide Quality Control teams with necessaryquality plans, work instructions, product specifications, inspection requirements, and other technical documentation.
• Participate in new product launches and ensure timelyFAI/PPAP approvalsand completion of required documentation.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to implement engineering and process changes and ensure all related quality documents are updated.
• Handle productnon-conformancesand support root-cause analysis and effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Apply quality improvement methodologies such asCAPA, GD&T, 7 QC Tools, SPC, MSA, Poka-Yoke, 5S, Kaizen, and PFMEA.
• Ensure appropriate inspection and testing requirements are defined for special processes, includingheat treatment and surface treatment.
• Support the quality function through effective implementation and adherence to applicablequality standards and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements accurately to establish appropriate inspection and quality controls.
• Work with relevant teams to ensure product and process requirements are consistently understood and implemented.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 3+ years of experiencein Quality Engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong practical experience inNPD, APQP, FAI, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, and CAPA.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes such asfabrication, forging, machining, sheet metal, casting, injection molding, rubber, and sub-assembly.
• Strong knowledge ofGD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Hands‑on experience in handlingnon‑conformances, root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of inspection and testing requirements forspecial processes, including heat treatment and surface treatment.
• Familiarity with quality inspection equipment and techniques such asCMM, magnetic particle inspection, hardness testing, video measuring systems, contour tracing, and mechanical/chemical testing.
• Good understanding ofQuality Management Systems and applicable quality standards.
• Strong coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively withManufacturing Engineering, Quality Control, suppliers, and customers.
• A structured, detail-oriented approach with a strong focus onquality, process compliance, and Right First Time delivery.

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