Job Title: Quality Control (QC) Engineer
Job Summary:
The Junior Quality Control (QC) Engineer is responsible for performing inspections, tests, and analyses to ensure that products and processes meet established quality standards. This role involves executing quality control activities with minimal supervision, maintaining records, and collaborating with production and engineering teams to address quality concerns. The Junior QC Engineer contributes to ensuring compliance with organizational and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Inspections:
- Conduct inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure adherence to specifications.
- Identify and document defects, deviations, or non-conformities, and report findings to senior engineers.
- Use advanced measurement tools to verify product dimensions, tolerances, and functionality.
Testing and Analysis:
- Perform quality tests on products, including dimensional, performance, and durability testing, as per predefined procedures.
- Analyze test results and provide recommendations for corrective actions or process improvements.
- Ensure that all testing activities are documented accurately and consistently.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain comprehensive quality control records, including inspection logs, test reports, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
- Assist in preparing detailed quality reports for internal reviews and audits.
- Ensure documentation complies with organizational and quality management standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
Compliance and Standards:
- Ensure quality activities align with relevant standards, such as ISO 9001, ASTM, or other applicable guidelines.
- Adhere to safety protocols during inspections and testing activities.
- Participate in internal audits and assist in implementing corrective actions.
Team Collaboration:
- Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to resolve quality-related issues.
- Provide support to senior engineers in quality improvement initiatives.
- Communicate findings and suggestions to enhance overall quality performance.
Skills and Knowledge Required:
- Solid understanding of quality control principles and practices.
- Proficiency in using measurement and testing tools such as calipers, micrometers, hardness testers, and gauges.
- Familiarity with quality standards like ISO 9001, and experience with quality management systems (QMS).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address quality issues.
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Certification in quality control or management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) is an advantage.
Key Focus Areas:
- Avionics and Flight Control Systems: Assisting in the inspection and quality control of avionics and flight control systems, verifying that all components meet operational and safety standards through routine testing and documentation.
- Safety and Emergency Systems for Aircraft: Supporting the testing and validation of safety and emergency systems, ensuring they function correctly and comply with safety regulations in critical situations.
- Precision Instrumentation for Navigation, Communications, and Control: Conducting quality checks and basic testing on precision instrumentation used in navigation, communication, and control systems to ensure accuracy and system reliability.
Experience:
- 1-3 years of experience in quality control or related fields.
- Hands-on experience with inspection, testing, and documentation is preferred.
Tools and Equipment:
- Measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), and hardness testers.
- Familiarity with quality management software and documentation tools is a plus.
Other Requirements:
- Effective communication skills to convey quality issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Strong commitment to maintaining safety, quality, and compliance in all activities.
- Willingness to learn advanced QC techniques and participate in training programs.