Quality Control Engineer

Objective:

Ensure that all products (pipes, conduits, hoses) meet the company’s quality standards and relevant industry specifications before they are dispatched or moved to the next production stage.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Incoming Material Inspection:

• Inspect raw materials (resins, additives, etc.) for quality and conformity with standards.
• Verify suppliers' quality certificates and maintain documentation.
• Report and reject any non-conforming materials.

2. In-Process Quality Checks:

• Perform regular checks on machine output during production (dimension, color, finish, etc.).
• Monitor for defects like cracks, bubbles, uneven wall thickness, or burn marks.
• Ensure correct formulations and settings are used as per product specifications.

3. Finished Product Inspection

• Conduct final inspection of pipes, fittings, and hoses before packaging.
• Perform standard tests (impact test, pressure test, drop test, etc.) on a sample basis.
• Ensure correct labeling, embossing, and printing on pipes.

4. Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain daily quality logs and test reports.
• Prepare non-conformance reports and suggest corrective actions.
• Ensure traceability by recording batch numbers, machine numbers, and shift details.

5. Calibration & Equipment:

• Ensure all measuring and testing equipment (vernier calipers, gauges, etc.) is calibrated regularly.
• Maintain a log of calibration records.

6. Compliance & Standards:

• Ensure products meet BIS, ISI, and other applicable quality standards.
• Support audits (internal and external) and provide necessary documents.
• Follow all safety and compliance procedures in the QC lab and production floor.

7. Feedback & Improvement:

• Work with production and maintenance teams to address recurring issues.
• Provide feedback to the plant head on quality trends and suggest improvements.
• Train shop floor workers on basic quality awareness and first-level checks.