Quality Engineer

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise all laboratory activities related to CI casting production.
• Conduct chemical analysis of molten metal using spectrometer and ensure composition meets specification.
• Monitor carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus, and other alloying elements.
• Perform thermal analysis and recommend corrective actions before pouring.
• Conduct sand testing, including moisture, permeability, green compression strength, compactability, clay content, and LOI.
• Ensure moulding and core sand properties are maintained within specified limits.
• Carry out metallurgical testing, including microstructure evaluation, hardness testing, and mechanical property testing.
• Analyze graphite structure, carbide formation, chill depth, and matrix structure as per standards.
• Investigate casting defects through metallurgical analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with Melting, Moulding, Core Shop, and Quality departments to improve casting quality.
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment such as spectrometer, thermal analyzer, hardness tester, microscope, and sand testing equipment.
• Prepare laboratory reports, test records, certificates, and maintain complete documentation.
• Monitor process parameters and ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards.
• Support new product development (NPD), trial batches, PPAP, and process validation activities.
• Participate in root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and CAPA methodologies.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce rejection and improve process capability.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Train laboratory technicians and operators on testing procedures and laboratory best practices.
• Coordinate with customers and auditors during quality audits and technical discussions.