Quality Controller Lead- Mechanical Fabrication at Nationwide Electrical Industries Ltd

Role Purpose

The Quality Controller(Mechanical Fabrication) plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of mechanical products manufactured by the company. The QC is responsible for conducting inspections, tests, and evaluations of mechanical components, assemblies, and finished products to ensure they meet established standards and specifications. The technician works closely with production teams to identify and resolve any quality issues, ensuring that only high-quality products are released to the market.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspection and Testing:

• Perform visual inspections, dimensional measurements, and functional tests on mechanical components, assemblies, and finished products.
• Utilize a variety of measuring instruments and equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and specialized testing devices, to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Follow standardized procedures and work instructions to conduct inspections and tests accurately and consistently.

Quality Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with quality control standards and specifications defined by internal policies, industry regulations, and customer requirements.
• Review product documentation, including engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions, to verify that manufacturing processes are being followed correctly.
• Identify and document non-conformities, defects, and deviations from specifications, and initiate corrective actions as required.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of inspection results, test data, and quality-related information.

Process Improvement:

• Collaborate with production teams and Design & Development engineers to identify root causes of quality issues and recommend process improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and increase overall efficiency.
• Provide feedback on inspection procedures, test methods, and quality control processes to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Communicate inspection findings and quality-related issues to relevant stakeholders, including production supervisors, engineers, and management, and report daily reports.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve quality-related problems and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers, when necessary, to address quality concerns, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Equipment Maintenance:

• Ensure proper functioning and calibration of inspection equipment and testing devices.
• Perform regular maintenance and calibration activities as per established schedules.
• Identify equipment issues or malfunctions and report them to the appropriate personnel for repairs or replacements.

Qualification & Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years experience as a Quality controller in Sheet Metal Fabrication
• Exposure to CNC machine production processes
• Experience in the implementation of ISO 9001 requirements in the QC department.
• Ability to manage a team
• Conversant with use of ERPS in the production processes
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 suite