Senior Engineer - Process Quality Inspection

Flender Drives Private Ltd. India; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Flender Drives Private Ltd. India is seeking a Process Quality Engineer to oversee production quality, ensure process compliance, and lead failure analysis on the manufacturing line. You will coordinate with CQE, SQE, and HQ to maintain high quality standards.

The role requires 8–10 years in production quality assurance, with knowledge of 8D, GD&T, and precision measurement. Experience with gearboxes or heavy machinery is a plus, and SAP QM, Power Apps, and SharePoint skills are valued.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of production quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with gearboxes or heavy machinery is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of 8D methodology, GD&T, and precision measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Shop Floor Quality: Provide quality support to production lines, perform daily process audits, and train teams using Work Instructions.
• Problem Solving (8D): Work with Customer Quality (CQE) to prepare 8D reports for complaints and monitor preventive actions on the assembly line.
• Supplier Coordination: Coordinate with Supplier Quality (SQE) to resolve issues with bought-out parts.
• Product Inspection: Cross-verify critical dimensions (CTQ) of gearboxes against drawings and inspect prototype gearboxes.
• Failure Analysis: Inspect failed components, collect material test certificates, and upload technical reports for HQ.
• Reporting & Data: Raise QM notifications, maintain traceability files, and share daily testing status with HQ.

Skills

8D methodology

GD&T reading

Precision measuring instruments

Education

B.E. / B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical, Production, or Automobile Engineering

Tools

SAP QM

Microsoft Power Apps

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description: Process Quality Engineer Role Overview

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to manage production quality, process compliance, and failure analysis for our manufacturing line. This role focuses on maintaining quality standards on the shop floor, coordinating with customer and supplier quality teams reporting to plant Quality Manager, and Headquarters (HQ).

Key Responsibilities

• Shop Floor Quality: Provide quality support to production lines, perform daily process audits, and train teams using Work Instructions.
• Problem Solving (8D): Work with Customer Quality (CQE) to prepare 8D reports for complaints and monitor preventive actions on the assembly line.
• Supplier Coordination: Coordinate with Supplier Quality (SQE) to resolve issues with bought-out parts.
• Product Inspection: Cross-verify critical dimensions (CTQ) of gearboxes against drawings and inspect prototype gearboxes.
• Failure Analysis: Inspect failed components (such as journal bearings), collect material test certificates, and upload technical reports for HQ.
• Reporting & Data: Raise QM notifications, maintain traceability files, and share daily testing status with HQ.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: B.E. / B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical, Production, or Automobile Engineering.
• Experience: 8 to 10 years of experience in production quality assurance within a manufacturing environment (experience with gearboxes or heavy machinery is a plus).
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of 8D methodology, engineering drawing reading (GD&T), and precision measuring instruments.
• Software: Basic proficiency in SAP QM, Microsoft Power Apps, and SharePoint.

Your contact person(s) for this job posting is/are: Thirumalai Kumar T Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Flender is a leading international manufacturer of mechanical and electrical drive systems, supplying the highest quality, performance, and innovation for 125 years. The two product brands "Flender" and "Winergy" offer a wide range of gear units, couplings, generators, and associated services, focusing on key industries such as wind energy, cement, raw material processing, gas, power generation, water and wastewater, marine, cranes, and conveyor technology. With efficient drive solutions and a strong CSR focus, Flender is the partner of choice for a sustainable future. The renowned sustainability rating by EcoVadis ranks Flender among the top 1 percent of the most sustainable companies worldwide. Flender employs approximately 9,000 people globally. The company is headquartered in Bocholt, Germany. For more information, visit www.flender.com.