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Job Title:  JUNIOR ENGINEER - Quality
Posting Start Date:  5/27/26
Job Description: 

PRIME FUNCTION

To ensure product and process quality in line with automotive industry standards by implementing robust quality systems, driving continuous improvement, managing customer requirements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational quality benchmarks.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) in line with IATF 16949 / ISO standards
  • Lead quality planning activities including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and MSA
  • Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications
  • Handle customer complaints, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA)
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies
  • Conduct internal audits, process audits, and supplier audits
  • Ensure supplier quality through evaluation, development, and performance monitoring
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Design, Supply Chain) for quality improvements
  • Maintain documentation and records related to quality processes and compliance
  • Train and mentor junior engineers and shop-floor personnel on quality standards and practices
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and statutory requirements

 

AUTHORITY

  • Authority to stop production in case of major quality deviations
  • Approve/reject incoming materials, in-process products, and finished goods based on quality standards
  • Recommend process changes for quality improvement
  • Initiate corrective and preventive actions across departments
  • Interface with customers and suppliers on quality-related matters

JOB SPECIFICATION / COMPETENCY

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Automobile / Production Engineering
  • Master’s degree or certification in Quality Management is an added advantage

Experience:

  • 5–8 years of experience in quality roles within the automotive manufacturing industry

Technical Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001 standards
  • Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA
  • Familiarity with core quality tools (8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, Pareto Analysis)
  • Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings
  • Experience with quality inspection tools and measurement systems

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management
  • Leadership and team collaboration
  • Attention to detail and process orientation

 

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

  • Reduction in customer complaints and warranty claims
  • First Pass Yield (FPY) / Right First Time (RFT) metrics
  • Internal and external audit scores
  • Supplier quality performance (PPM, rejection rates)
  • Closure rate of CAPA within defined timelines
  • Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) reduction
  • Process capability indices (Cp, Cpk) improvement
  • On-time completion of quality deliverables (PPAP, audits, etc.)

Skills

Competencies

Attention to details
Attentive Listening
Communicating Effectively
Customer Centricity
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