Quality Control Engineer

*Job Profile: Quality Control (QC) Engineer **

**Position Overview:**

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Quality Control (QC) Engineer to join our team, specializing in wrench manufacturing. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that all products meet industry standards, customer specifications, and internal quality benchmarks. This position requires a thorough understanding of quality control processes, defect analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

**Key Responsibilities:**

1. **Inspection and Testing:**

  - Conduct in-process and final inspections of wrenches to ensure compliance with quality standards.

  - Perform dimensional inspections using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, vernier calipers, and profile projectors.

  - Evaluate surface finishes and conduct hardness testing to verify product quality.

  - Execute torque testing to ensure the functionality and durability of wrenches.

2. **Quality Control Procedures:**

  - Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure consistent product quality.

  - Identify and document defects, and initiate corrective actions to address quality issues.

  - Analyze root causes of quality problems and develop strategies to prevent recurrence.

3. **Continuous Improvement:**

  - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce rejections.

  - Collaborate with production teams to identify process improvements and implement best practices.

  - Utilize statistical process control (SPC) techniques to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.

4. **Compliance and Standards:**

  - Ensure compliance with ISO quality standards and other relevant industry regulations.

  - Maintain calibration records for measuring instruments and ensure their accuracy.

5. **Collaboration and Communication:**

  - Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and supply chain, to address quality issues.

  - Provide training and guidance to production staff on quality control procedures and standards.

**Qualifications:**

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

- Proven experience as a Quality Control Engineer in a manufacturing environment, preferably in wrench or tool manufacturing.

- Strong knowledge of calibration and proficiency in using measuring instruments such as micrometers, vernier calipers, profile projectors, torque testers, and hardness testers.

- Familiarity with ISO quality standards, quality management systems (QMS), and statistical process control (SPC).

- Experience in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies is highly desirable.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

**Preferred Attributes:**

- Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) or other quality management certifications.

- Experience in conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.