Quality Control Engineer

Job Description: Quality Control Engineer

Job Title: Quality Control Engineer for construction work

Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)

Reports To: Quality Manager / Quality Head

Experience: 2–5 years (adjustable based on requirements)

Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Civil engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline.

Job SummaryThe Quality Control Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products, materials, and processes meet established quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. The role involves conducting inspections, monitoring production processes, identifying non-conformities, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining quality documentation to ensure consistent product quality.

• Key ResponsibilitiesConduct incoming, in-process, and final quality inspections.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and inspection procedures.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, quality records, and documentation.
• Identify, report, and investigate quality issues and non-conformities.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, procurement, and other departments to resolve quality problems.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and monitor their effectiveness.
• Perform root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis.
• Monitor product defects, rejection rates, rework, and customer complaints.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of inspection and measuring instruments.
• Support internal audits, external audits, and customer quality audits.
• Verify supplier quality and incoming raw materials, where applicable.
• Ensure adherence to applicable ISO standards, safety procedures, and company quality policies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve process efficiency.
• Required Skills and CompetenciesKnowledge of quality control tools and inspection techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Familiarity with measuring instruments and testing equipment.
• Understanding of root cause analysis, CAPA, and non-conformance management.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and quality documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Product rejection and defect rates.
• First Pass Yield (FPY).
• Customer complaints and defect recurrence.
• Inspection accuracy and turnaround time.
• CAPA closure time and effectiveness.
• Audit compliance and reduction in quality-related costs.
• Preferred QualificationsExperience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of relevant industry-specific quality standards.
• Experience with quality audits, statistical process control (SPC), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Certification in ISO 9001 internal auditing or relevant quality tools in advantage.