PRIME FUNCTION

To support Quality Control and Assurance activities for Special Processes in accordance with Nadcap, AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements by performing inspections, maintaining records, monitoring process controls, and assisting with audits and corrective actions under the guidance of senior quality personnel.

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections for Special Process components as per approved procedures, drawings, specifications, and control plans.

• Verify process parameters, inspection results, and traceability records, and promptly report deviations to the responsible senior engineer or manager.
• Maintain inspection reports, process logs, check sheets, calibration status records, and other quality documentation.
• Support preparation for Nadcap, AS9100, customer, and internal audits by compiling records and ensuring workplace readiness.
• Assist in recording non-conformities, segregating nonconforming product, and supporting root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Monitor basic quality indicators such as rejection, rework, first-pass yield, and process compliance, and escalate adverse trends.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and other functions to resolve routine quality issues.
• Follow approved QMS procedures, safety requirements, work instructions, and good documentation practices.
• Participate in training, improvement activities, and assigned quality projects to build technical competence.

AUTHORITY

• Authority to hold or identify nonconforming material and immediately escalate the issue to authorized quality personnel.
• Authority to request correction of incomplete or inaccurate inspection and process records.
• Authority to raise non-conformance reports and recommend corrective actions for review and approval.
• Authority to seek clarification when process, drawing, specification, or quality requirements are unclear.

JOB SPECIFICATION / COMPETENCY

Qualification:

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy, Industrial Engineering, or a relevant discipline

Experience:

• 1–5 years of experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, manufacturing, or Special Processes;

Technical Competencies

• Basic understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, inspection methods, and aerospace quality requirements.

• Awareness of SPC, RCA, FMEA, non-conformance control, and QMS practices.
• Basic awareness of Nadcap Special Process requirements and audit expectations.
• Awareness of AS9100 requirements, document control, and traceability.

Behavioral Competencies

• Attention to detail, discipline, and willingness to learn.

• Basic analytical, problem-solving, and decision-support skills.
• Clear communication, teamwork, and timely escalation of quality concerns.

Tools Required

• Quality Management System and document control applications

• Basic measuring and inspection instruments relevant to the assigned process
• SPC and basic data-analysis tools
• FMEA, control plan, and non-conformance reporting formats
• MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Applicable Nadcap checklists and Special Process documentation

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Accuracy and completeness of inspection and quality records.
• Timely identification, containment, and escalation of non-conformities.
• Adherence to approved procedures, control plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Support provided for audit readiness and closure of assigned actions.
• Contribution to reduction of defects, rework, and documentation errors.
• Completion of assigned training and demonstrated improvement in technical competency.
• Timely completion of assigned inspections, reports, and improvement activities.

Skills

Competencies