Quality Section Incharge - Busbar, Foil, Component & Upcaster

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Gujarat; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ALCU Industries Pvt ltd is seeking a Quality Section Incharge to oversee quality across copper busbar, rolled copper and related components. You will supervise QC inspectors and coordinate with production, maintenance and PPC to ensure products meet drawings and customer specifications.

The role emphasizes leading process quality in Up-Caster and Rolling Mill, driving 5 Why / Fishbone analysis, CAPA actions and RFT improvements.

Qualifications

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in Quality Control / Quality Assurance.
• Experience in Copper / Aluminium / Non-Ferrous Metal / Busbar / Rolling Mill / Continuous Casting / Electrical Conductor manufacturing will be preferred.
• Knowledge of copper manufacturing processes and measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality of products manufactured in the assigned sections.
• Ensure inspection of raw material, in-process material and finished products.
• Check product dimensions, surface quality, conductivity, mechanical properties and other specified parameters.
• Approve first-piece / first-off samples before regular production.
• Coordinate with Production and Maintenance for correction of process-related quality problems.
• Maintain quality records and analyse recurring defects.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

Electrical conductivity testing

Measuring instruments

SPC and basic statistical tools

7 QC Tools

Root Cause Analysis (5 Why)

Team supervision

Education

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPC tools

CAPA / 8D

Job description

Quality Section Incharge - Busbar, Foil, Component & Upcaster

7-8

ALCU

Full-Time

Job Title: Quality Section In-charge

Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Reports to: Quality Manager / Plant Head

Company : ALCU Industries Pvt ltd

1. Job Purpose

To ensure the quality of Copper Busbar, Rolled Copper, Up-Cast Copper and Copper Components by effectively controlling incoming material, in-process and final product quality, reducing rejection and rework, resolving quality problems and ensuring compliance with customer specifications, drawings and applicable standards.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. In-Process & Final Quality Control

• Monitor quality of products manufactured in the assigned sections.
• Ensure inspection of raw material, in-process material and finished products.
• Check product dimensions, surface quality, conductivity, mechanical properties and other specified parameters.
• Ensure products are manufactured as per approved drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Approve first-piece / first-off samples before regular production.
• Ensure proper final inspection before releasing products to Stores / Dispatch.
• Identify and immediately report quality deviations to Production and Quality Head.

B. Process Quality - Up-Caster & Rolling Mill

• Monitor quality parameters of the Up-Casting and Rolling Mill processes.
• Identify defects such as cracks, scratches, surface defects, dimensional variation, edge defects and other abnormalities.
• Coordinate with Production and Maintenance for correction of process-related quality problems.
• Monitor critical process parameters and ensure adherence to defined standards.
• Maintain quality records and analyse recurring defects.

C. Copper Busbar & Components Quality

• Inspect Copper Busbars and Copper Components as per customer drawings and specifications.
• Check:
• Width
• Thickness
• Length
• Straightness / flatness
• Surface finish
• Burrs and edge condition
• Conductivity
• Other customer-specific requirements
• Ensure proper identification and segregation of OK, Hold, Rework and Rejected material.
• Verify reworked material before final acceptance.

D. Rejection & Quality Improvement

• Monitor daily rejection, rework and scrap.
• Analyse major quality problems and identify their root causes.
• Conduct 5 Why / Fishbone / Pareto analysis wherever required.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions with Production and other concerned departments.
• Work continuously to reduce internal rejection, rework and quality losses.
• Take initiatives for improving First Pass Yield and Right First Time (RFT).

E. Customer Complaints

• Support investigation of customer complaints.
• Analyse complaint samples, inspection data and process records.
• Coordinate with Production and other departments to identify root causes.
• Prepare corrective action / 8D / CAPA reports wherever required.
• Ensure timely closure of customer complaints.
• Monitor repeat complaints and take preventive action.

F. Measuring & Testing Equipment

• Ensure availability of required measuring and testing instruments.
• Ensure instruments are properly calibrated.
• Prevent use of damaged or expired calibration instruments.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of measuring equipment.

G. Quality Documentation

Maintain proper records of:

• Incoming inspection
• In-process inspection
• Final inspection
• Test reports
• NCRs
• Customer complaints
• Corrective actions
• Calibration
• First-piece approval
• Quality performance reports

H. Team Management

• Supervise Quality Inspectors / Engineers / Technicians working in the assigned area.
• Allocate inspection responsibilities and monitor their work.
• Train team members on product specifications, inspection methods and measuring instruments.
• Ensure discipline, attendance, safety and proper working practices within the Quality team.
• Develop technical skills of team members.

I. Coordination

Coordinate closely with:

• Production - Process control and rejection reduction
• Maintenance - Machine-related quality problems
• PPC - Production planning and inspection requirements
• R&D / Technical - New products and specifications
• Sales / Customer Service - Customer complaints and technical requirements

3. Key Quality Areas

The incumbent will be primarily responsible for:

• Dimensional accuracy
• Electrical conductivity
• Mechanical properties
• Rejection and rework control

4. Qualifications

Education

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical / Production / Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.

Experience

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in Quality Control / Quality Assurance.
• Experience in Copper / Aluminium / Non-Ferrous Metal / Busbar / Rolling Mill / Continuous Casting / Electrical Conductor manufacturing will be preferred.

5. Technical Skills

The candidate should have knowledge of:

• Copper manufacturing processes
• Rolling Mill process
• Copper Busbar manufacturing
• Copper Components
• Dimensional inspection
• Electrical conductivity testing
• Mechanical testing
• Measuring instruments
• SPC and basic statistical tools
• 7 QC Tools
• 5 Why / Root Cause Analysis
• CAPA / 8D
• Calibration
• Quality documentation