QA / QC Executive

Job Description – Quality Engineer Department: Quality Control / Quality Assurance

Industry: Plastic Packaging – Caps, Closures & Bottles

Company: QubePlast Packaging Solutions LLP

Job Summary: We are looking for a Quality Engineer with experience in plastic packaging products, particularly plastic caps, closures, and bottles. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining product quality, conducting inspections and testing, identifying defects, and ensuring that products meet customer specifications and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities1. Quality Inspection & Testing

• Conduct incoming, in-process, and final quality inspections of plastic caps, closures, and bottles.
• Perform dimensional checks, visual inspections, and functional testing.
• Conduct torque testing for cap opening and closing performance.
• Perform leakage, fitment, thread, and sealing tests.
• Carry out drop tests, weight checks, and other product-specific quality tests.
• Inspect neck dimensions, cap dimensions, thread profile, and overall product finish.

2. Machine & Production Quality

• Monitor quality during Injection Moulding and Blow Moulding processes.
• Identify defects such as flash, short moulding, black spots, scratches, deformation, cracks, sink marks, and improper threading.
• Ensure quality parameters are maintained during production.
• Coordinate with production and machine operators to resolve quality issues.

3. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain inspection reports, rejection reports, and quality records.
• Prepare daily quality reports and maintain defect analysis.
• Monitor rejection percentages and identify recurring quality issues.
• Maintain product specifications, inspection standards, and quality checklists.

4. Quality Assurance & Process Improvement

• Identify root causes of quality defects and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure compliance with customer quality requirements and internal quality standards.
• Handle customer complaints and coordinate corrective actions.
• Conduct regular process audits and ensure proper quality procedures are followed.

5. Coordination

• Coordinate with Production, Purchase, and other departments regarding quality-related issues.
• Ensure rejected or defective material is properly identified and segregated.
• Support new product trials, sampling, and approval processes.
• Required Skills & Qualifications: Diploma / B.Tech in Mechanical, Plastics, or Production Engineering.
• Experience in Quality Control / Quality Assurance in the plastic packaging industry.
• Practical knowledge of plastic caps, closures, and bottles.
• Knowledge of Injection Moulding and Blow Moulding processes.
• Hands-on experience with Torque Tester, Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, Weighing Scale, and other quality testing instruments.
• Knowledge of leakage testing, drop testing, dimensional inspection, and thread testing.
• Good understanding of quality documentation, defect analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Preferred Experience: 4–5 years of relevant experience in plastic packaging manufacturing.
• Experience in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, FMCG, or personal care packaging will be preferred.
• Key Competencies: Strong observation and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Good coordination with production teams.
• Ability to independently manage routine quality inspections.