Field Details

Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech – Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering

Experience: 4–8 years in Quality roles within a manufacturing or engineering environment

Industry: Manufacturing – Fasteners, Automotive, Engineering Components

About the Role

At Pradako Mechanical & Engineering Works, delivering zero-defect products is not an option—it’s a promise. We are seeking a disciplined, process-driven, and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to manage in-process and final quality checks, oversee compliance documentation, and drive continual improvement initiatives across our operations.
This role plays a key part in ensuring that every fastener manufactured meets or exceeds international standards such as ISO 898-1, ISO 3506, IATF 16949, and specific customer requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities

In-Process & Final Inspection

• Conduct in-process inspections at key stages (cold forging, threading, heat treatment, plating) and support final product release.
• Use standard measurement tools: micrometers, verniers, thread gauges, profile projectors, and hardness testers.
• Ensure compliance with product drawings, customer specifications, and tolerance limits.

Testing & Quality Control

• Perform or supervise mechanical and metallurgical testing:
• Tensile, hardness (Rockwell/Vickers), impact, coating thickness, torque-tension
• Maintain test records, batch traceability, and documentation for PPAP, FAI, and internal QC logs.

Documentation & Standards Compliance

• Prepare and maintain:
• Inspection Reports, Control Plans, FMEA, MSA, Calibration Logs
• Ensure adherence to quality management systems:
• ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 898-1, ISO 3506, RoHS, REACH
• Participate in internal audits, process audits, and customer inspections.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for internal rejections and customer complaints.
• Implement Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA) and support Kaizen & lean manufacturing initiatives.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Production, Tool Room, Maintenance, and Dispatch teams to ensure quality targets are met.
• Coordinate with suppliers and external labs for outsourced testing, material certification, and quality clearances.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in fastener or automotive component manufacturing.
• Sound understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and sampling standards.
• Familiarity with ERP/quality modules, MS Excel, and digital inspection records.
• Clear communicator with problem-solving mindset and audit-readiness discipline.