Quality Control Engineer

About the Role

RR Automations is seeking an experienced Quality Control Engineer to join their team in Chennai. This role requires a diploma or degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering and involves overseeing quality assurance activities across incoming materials, production processes, and finished goods to ensure strict adherence to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming raw materials, components, and final products according to established quality benchmarks.
• Supervise manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with designated quality protocols.
• Perform in-process and final product inspections utilizing appropriate measurement instruments.
• Detect quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Maintain detailed inspection documentation including reports, records, and check sheets.
• Collaborate across departments such as Production, Purchasing, Stores, and Engineering to address quality challenges.
• Manage customer complaint resolutions and support related corrective actions.
• Execute first-piece, ongoing, and final product inspections ensuring specifications are met.
• Support internal quality audits, supplier quality management, and continuous process enhancements.
• Monitor and work to reduce rejections, reworks, and scrap through effective corrective actions.
• Maintain calibration logs for testing and measuring equipment.
• Promote ongoing workplace improvements and 5S methodologies.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma or B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Production Engineering.
• Solid understanding of quality inspection and manufacturing workflows.
• Familiarity with quality tools including 7 QC Tools, CAPA processes, Root Cause Analysis, the 5 Whys technique, and Fishbone Diagrams.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other inspection instruments.
• Strong communication abilities, good documentation practices, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic awareness of ISO 9001 Quality Management System is advantageous.
• Competence in MS Excel along with handling quality documentation.

Performance Goals

• Achieve reductions in product rejection and rework rates.
• Ensure product quality aligns with customer expectations.
• Address quality matters within required timeframes.
• Ensure thorough and precise inspection recordkeeping.
• Drive continuous improvements in production methods.