Quality Section In-Charge - Enamel

Keka Inc.; Nadiad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Inc. in India seeks a Quality Section In-Charge – Enamel Department to lead the Enamel Quality section, monitor process parameters, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

You will coordinate with Production and Maintenance, perform root-cause analyses, manage inspections, and drive continuous improvement through CAPA, 8D reporting, and defect reduction. Diploma/B.E./BTech in relevant field and 8–15 years’ experience required; strong documentation and team leadership skills are

Qualifications

• Diploma/BE/BTech in a related field is required.
• 8–15 years of experience in quality within enamel/wire manufacturing.
• Knowledge of SPC, CAPA and 8D problem solving.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor enamel quality parameters during production.
• Perform in-process and final inspections per defined standards.
• Lead a team of Quality Engineers, Inspectors and Operators.
• Support investigation of customer complaints and CAPA/8D reporting.
• Coordinate with Production and Maintenance for defect reduction and improvements.
• Ensure calibration and traceability of measuring/testing equipment.

Skills

Enamel process

Quality control

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Team leadership

SPC basics

CAPA knowledge

Inspection methods

Education

Diploma / BE / BTech

Tools

Test equipment

Quality tools

Job description

Quality Section In-Charge – Enamel Department

Department: Quality

Section: Enamel

Level: Mid-Level / Section In-Charge

Experience: 8–15 Years

Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech. in Electrical, Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy or related field

Job Purpose

To control and maintain product quality in the Enamel Department by monitoring process parameters, conducting inspections and testing, ensuring compliance with quality standards, reducing defects and scrap, and supporting continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Enamel Process Quality

• Monitor quality parameters of enameled copper/aluminium wires during production.
• Ensure compliance with approved process specifications, SOPs and control plans.
• Monitor enamel coating, curing, adhesion, flexibility, insulation and surface quality.
• Ensure proper control of enamel viscosity, temperature, line speed and other critical parameters.
• Identify abnormal process conditions and coordinate corrective actions with Production.

2. Inspection & Testing

• Ensure in-process and final inspection of enameled wires as per defined standards.
• Monitor tests such as:
• Breakdown Voltage
• Adhesion / Flexibility
• Thermal Shock
• Diameter / Build-up
• Pinholes
• Surface Appearance
• Enamel Coverage
• Review test results and ensure timely disposition of non-conforming material.
• Analyse major enamel defects such as pinholes, blistering, poor adhesion, uneven coating, surface damage and enamel cracks.
• Monitor rejection and process scrap on a daily basis.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Work with Production and Maintenance teams for reduction of recurring defects.
• Ensure proper completion and verification of quality records, inspection reports and production-related quality documents.
• Maintain product traceability from raw material to finished product.
• Verify calibration status of measuring and testing equipment.
• Support preparation and review of quality reports, CAPA and customer complaint records.

5. Team Supervision

• Guide and supervise Quality Engineers, Inspectors and Operators working in the Enamel Quality section.
• Allocate daily quality activities and ensure timely completion.
• Train team members on quality standards, defects, inspection methods and work instructions.
• Ensure discipline and adherence to safety and quality practices.

6. Customer Complaint & CAPA Support

• Support investigation of customer complaints related to enamel wire quality.
• Prepare or provide technical inputs for 8D / CAPA reports.
• Coordinate with Production, Process Engineering and Maintenance for corrective actions.
• Monitor effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for reduction of rejection, rework and scrap.
• Participate in process audits and quality improvement projects.
• Support SPC, process capability, MSA and other quality improvement activities where applicable.
• Promote "Right First Time" and zero-defect practices in the Enamel Department.

Key Skills

• Knowledge of enamelled copper/aluminium wire manufacturing.
• Knowledge of electrical insulation/enamel wire testing.
• Good understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
• Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why and Fishbone.
• 8D / CAPA knowledge.
• SPC and basic statistical analysis.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Team handling and coordination ability.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience in enameled copper/aluminium wire, winding wire, transformer wire, electrical conductor or similar manufacturing industry will be preferred.