Job Title: Quality Engineer
Job Summary:
The Junior Quality Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining quality assurance processes, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and organizational guidelines. This role involves independently conducting quality checks, analyzing data, and collaborating with teams to address quality issues and improve processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Control and Assurance:
- Conduct inspections and tests on products, components, and processes to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Monitor production lines to identify and address quality issues promptly.
- Analyze quality data and generate reports to track performance and identify trends.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain detailed records of inspections, test results, and quality audits.
- Prepare and present quality performance reports to stakeholders.
- Ensure proper documentation of non-conformance issues and corrective actions.
Compliance and Standards:
- Ensure processes comply with organizational quality standards, such as ISO 9001 or other relevant regulations.
- Assist in internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with industry-specific guidelines.
- Support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions to address quality deviations.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance product quality and reduce defects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring quality issues.
Team Collaboration:
- Work closely with production, design, and supply chain teams to ensure quality requirements are met.
- Provide feedback and training to production staff on quality standards and best practices.
Skills and Knowledge Required:
- Strong understanding of quality assurance principles, methodologies, and tools.
- Familiarity with inspection tools, such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis techniques.
- Basic knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and industry standards.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address quality issues.
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Certification or training in quality management, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies is advantageous.
Experience:
- 1-2 years of experience in quality assurance or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with inspections, audits, or quality process implementation.
Key Focus Areas:
- Process Control in Drilling, Refining, and Extraction: Conducting routine quality inspections and tests on process control systems to ensure proper functioning and adherence to standards.
- SCADA Systems for Pipeline Management: Assisting with the quality assurance of SCADA-integrated systems, ensuring all components meet operational requirements.
- Safety and Emergency Shutdown Systems: Supporting the quality control of safety and emergency shutdown systems through regular testing and inspection procedures.
- Environmental and Regulatory Compliance: Assisting in ensuring products and systems meet environmental and regulatory standards, contributing to audit processes and documentation.
Tools and Technologies:
- Inspection tools, including calipers, micrometers, and hardness testers.
- Familiarity with quality management software and statistical tools (e.g., Minitab, SPC software).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel) and basic reporting software.
Other Requirements:
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to adhering to safety, quality, and organizational standards.
- Willingness to participate in training programs to enhance technical expertise.