Quality Inspector

Thompsons HR Consulting Pvt Ltd; Sriperumbudur; On-site; INR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompsons HR Consulting Pvt Ltd is seeking a Quality Inspector for our plant in Tamil Nadu. The role requires performing visual and dimensional inspections of in-process and finished components against drawings, control plans, and quality standards to ensure customer specifications are met.

You will identify non-conforming parts, maintain inspection records, and report issues promptly to the Quality/Production team, while ensuring 5S and safe shop-floor practices on site.

Qualifications

• Must read engineering drawings and interpret tolerances.
• Hands-on experience in dimensional/visual inspection in manufacturing.
• Familiar with standard inspection instruments and gauges.
• Knowledge of Control Plans, AQL, sampling and inspection standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspection as per drawings and plans.
• Inspect components with gauges and measuring instruments.
• Measure critical dimensions using listed tools.
• Record rejection reasons and segregate OK/NOK parts.
• Follow sampling plans and inspection procedures.
• Maintain inspection reports and traceability documents.
• Check packing quality and dispatch readiness.
• Report non-conformities to Quality/Production teams.
• Verify calibration status of gauges before use.
• Assist in basic defect analysis and Why-Why analysis when required.
• Maintain 5S, housekeeping, safety, and discipline on shop floor.

Skills

Read drawings

Dimensional inspection

Visual inspection

Measurement tools

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Shop-floor experience

Education

ITI / Diploma in Mechanical

Tools

Vernier Caliper

Micrometer

Height Gauge

Plug Gauges

Snap Gauges

Dial Gauge

Bore Gauge

Job description

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Department: Quality

Reporting To: Quality Manager / Quality In-Charge

Location: Plant

Shift: General / Rotational shift (as applicable)

Job Purpose

To ensure that in-process and finished products meet customer specifications, engineering drawings, and defined quality requirements by performing visual and dimensional inspections. The Quality Inspector will be responsible for identifying and segregating non-conforming parts, maintaining inspection records, and promptly reporting quality issues to the concerned Quality / Production team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of in-process and finished components as per engineering drawings, specifications, Control Plans, and inspection standards.
• Inspect components using appropriate gauges, measuring instruments, fixtures, and inspection equipment.
• Measure and verify critical dimensions using Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, Height Gauge, Plug Gauges, Snap Gauges, Dial Gauge, Bore Gauge, and other relevant measuring instruments.
• Readandinterpret engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Identify, segregate, and properly mark OK / NOK parts and record rejection reasons.
• Follow defined sampling plans, AQL requirements, Control Plans, and inspection procedures during inspection activities.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, measurement sheets, rejection records, and product traceability documents.
• Check packing quality, product identification, labels, quantity, and dispatch readiness before product release.
• Identify and immediately report non-conformities, process deviations, and repeated defects to the Quality Engineer / Quality Manager and Production team.
• Verify the calibration status of gauges and measuring instruments before use and report any expired, damaged, or abnormal instruments.
• Support the Quality team in basic defect analysis and Why-Why Analysis for repeated quality issues when required.
• Ensureproper5S,housekeeping, safety, and discipline in the inspection and shop-floor areas.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Goodabilitytoreadand interpret engineering drawings.
• Hands-onexperiencein dimensional and visual inspection.
• Practical knowledge of: Vernier Caliper Micrometer Height Gauge Plug Gauges Snap Gauges Dial Gauge Bore Gauge, where applicable
• KnowledgeofControlPlan, PDIR, AQL, sampling inspection, and inspection standards.
• Basicunderstanding of Why-Why Analysis and 7 QCTools.
• Knowledgeofmeasuringinstrument calibration and identification.
• Abilityto identify and segregate non-conforming products.
• Goodinspectiondocumentation and reporting skills.
• Strongattentionto detail and accuracy.
• Goodcommunicationandcoordinationskills.
• Abilityto workeffectively in a manufacturing / shop-floor environment.

Qualification & Experience Qualification:

• ITI / Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Quality
• Experience: 3-5 years in Quality inspection (preferably in auto components / machining / stamping parts)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Final rejection %
• Customer complaint rate
• On-time inspection clearance
• Measurement accuracy
• Documentation accuracy
• Rework / Rejection trend

Approval