Quality Inspector

Crown Inspection; Krishnagiri; On-site; INR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-roll Employment

ESIC & EPF Benefits

Performance / Annual Bonus

Travel Allowance (TA)

Attendance Bonus

Job summary

Crown Inspection is seeking a Quality Inspector to join the on-site Quality Assurance team at customer plant locations in India. You will perform part inspections, ensure calibration, and maintain records.

The role emphasizes 5S, safety, adherence to procedures, and RCA/CAPA participation, with opportunities to train new inspectors and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Diploma or ITI in mechanical/automotive/production engineering.
• 0–3 years in quality inspection or manufacturing; automotive experience preferred.
• Ability to read and implement safety and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct part inspections per work instructions and checklists.
• Ensure tools are calibrated and in good condition.
• Maintain daily inspection reports and traceability logs.
• Coordinate with teams to meet 24-hour delivery/inspection targets.
• Participate in RCA and CAPA activities.
• Train new inspectors as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inspection tools experience

5S & safety

RCA knowledge

Punctuality & discipline

Education

Diploma or ITI in Mechanical / Automotive / Production

Tools

Inspection gauges

Measuring instruments

Attribute gauges

Variable gauges

Job description

Job Description Quality Inspector

• Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control
• Location: Onsite (Customer Location / Plant)
• Reports To: Team Leader / Site Engineer / Team Leader Quality
• Employment Type: On-roll
• Experience Required: 0 to 3 years (Automotive / Manufacturing preferred)

1. Purpose of Position

The Quality Inspector serves as a key technical and administrative member of the Quality team, responsible for ensuring that all parts, assemblies, and components meet customer standards, safety expectations, and strict quality control guidelines (within TEAL I & CIES / Crown quality systems). Operating within corporate policy and business operation procedures, the role demands rigorous inspection, meticulous documentation, instrument management, and adherence to continuous improvement practices at customer and host plant locations.

2. Key Responsibilities & Daily Tasks

Inspection, Technical Operations & Calibration

• Conduct part inspections as per approved work instructions, checklists, and inspection tables to achieve cycle times and daily productivity targets.
• Ensure all individual laptops, measuring instruments, gauges, and inspection tools (Attribute & Variable) are free from damage and maintain valid calibration status prior to use.
• Accurately complete and maintain daily inspection time sheets, inspection reports, rejection details, and traceability logs at the end of each shift.
• Coordinate with inspection activities to ensure seamless throughput and support meeting 24-hour delivery/inspection targets.
• Review previous day Non-Conformance (NC) reports with the Team Leader or Site Engineer prior to initiating daily operations.
• Refrain from signing any customer or host documentation without explicit supervisor acknowledgment and authorization.

Workplace Discipline, 5S & Safety

• Adhere strictly to assigned shift timings and log live locations upon entry and exit at customer premises.
• Execute 5S housekeeping activities at the start and throughout every shift, ensuring 100% compliance in maintaining a clean, organized workstation.
• Ensure strict usage of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and full compliance with site safety standards.
• Maintain regular attendance, avoid unauthorized leave or permissions, and uphold company professional standards and ethical practices within customer host premises.

Quality Assurance, RCA & Continuous Improvement

• Actively participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementation of corrective/preventive actions whenever quality complaints or deviations arise.
• Take proactive preventive measures to minimize customer concerns, ensuring prompt issue resolution.
• Support daily/monthly audits, ensure audit compliance, and maintain neat, updated inspection assignment files.
• Contribute actionable ideas for continuous improvement in quality control processes, customer satisfaction, and Crown performance.
• Assist in training and onboarding new Quality Inspectors as required.

3. Key Targets & Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Metric / KPI
• Target Standard
• Quality Complaints / Escalations
• Nil (0 Complaints)
• 5S Audit Compliance
• 100% Compliance
• Attendance & Punctuality
• 100% Compliance
• Inspection Turnaround
• Achieve 24-hour targets within designated cycle times

4. Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail, precision, and dedication to quality standards.
• Hands-on knowledge of inspection tools, attribute/variable gauges, measuring equipment, and work instructions.
• Demonstrated understanding of 5S methodologies, quality control systems, and industrial safety standards.
• Basic knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action processes.
• Effective basic communication skills, teamwork, responsibility, and trustworthiness.
• High level of punctuality, discipline, and commitment to organizational policies.

5. Qualification & Experience

• Educational Qualification: Diploma or ITI in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience: 0 to 3 years in quality inspection, quality control, or manufacturing environments (Automotive industry experience preferred).
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement safety standards, work instructions, and technical quality expectations.

6. Other Requirements & Working Conditions

• Willingness to work onsite at various customer plant locations across regions.
• Flexibility to work in rotational shifts as required by site operations and client schedules.

7. Benefits Offered

• On-roll Employment
• ESIC & EPF Benefits
• Performance / Annual Bonus
• Travel Allowance (TA)
• Attendance Bonus