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Quality Engineer Job Description

This quality engineer job description is for manufacturing companies managing product quality, customer complaints, audits and supplier quality. It covers inspection, SPC, root cause analysis, CAPA and quality system compliance.

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JOB DESCRIPTION – QUALITY ENGINEER

Job Title:
Quality Engineer
Department:
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Reports To:
Quality Manager
Location:
[Work Location]
Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
2–6 years in manufacturing quality
Job Code:
[Reference Number]

About [Company Name]

[Company Name] is [one-line description of your business, products/services and team size]. Office address: [Company Address].

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer will ensure [Company Name]'s products meet customer and internal specifications by controlling processes, resolving quality issues through root cause analysis and maintaining compliance with [Quality Standard].

Key Responsibilities

  1. Plan and supervise incoming, in-process and final inspection
  2. Prepare control plans, inspection standards and check sheets
  3. Analyse rejection data using SPC and 7 QC tools
  4. Lead root cause analysis and 8D for customer complaints
  5. Track CAPA to closure and verify effectiveness
  6. Prepare PPAP documents for new parts
  7. Conduct process and product audits
  8. Support ISO / IATF internal and external audits
  9. Develop supplier quality and conduct supplier audits
  10. Manage calibration of gauges and instruments

Required Skills

  • Quality core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)
  • Root cause analysis and 8D
  • ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 knowledge
  • Measuring instruments
  • Data analysis

Qualifications & Experience

  • B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical or related field
  • 2–6 years in quality

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

  • Internal auditor certification
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Automotive or [Industry] experience

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPITargetReview Frequency
Customer PPMBelow [Number]Monthly
Internal rejection rateBelow [Percentage]%Monthly
CAPA closed on time[Percentage]%Monthly
Audit non-conformitiesZero majorPer audit

Salary Range

₹[Minimum CTC] – ₹[Maximum CTC] per annum (CTC), depending on experience and skills. Final offer will show the fixed and variable split and approximate in-hand salary.

Benefits

  • Provident Fund (EPF) and ESI as applicable, gratuity as per law
  • [Number] days of paid leave plus public holidays as per company policy
  • [Health insurance / group mediclaim cover]
  • Shift allowance (if applicable)

How to Apply

Send your CV with standards and customers you have worked with. Send your application to [HR Email] with the subject line "Application – Quality Engineer – [Your Name]" or apply through [Application Link]. Last date to apply: [Date].

Prepared by
[HR Name]
Human Resources
Date: [Date]
Approved by
[Reporting Manager]
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • A job summary that explains why the quality engineer role exists and where it sits in Quality Assurance / Quality Control
  • 10 role-specific responsibilities, starting with plan and supervise incoming
  • Required skills such as quality core tools (apqp, ppap, fmea, msa, spc) and root cause analysis and 8d, so screening criteria are clear
  • Qualifications and experience (2–6 years in manufacturing quality) stated up front to filter applications
  • A KPI table, e.g. customer ppm, that later becomes the appraisal yardstick
  • Salary range, benefits and how-to-apply sections with placeholders ready to fill

When to use it

  • Customer complaints or rejections are increasing
  • Preparing for ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 audits
  • Developing supplier quality and incoming inspection
  • Launching new parts that need PPAP

How to customise this template

  1. 1Replace [Company Name], [Work Location] and the reporting line (Quality Manager) with your actual details
  2. 2Trim or reorder the responsibilities so the top three reflect what the quality engineer will spend most time on
  3. 3Name your quality standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100) and key customers
  4. 4Fill in the salary range as annual CTC in ₹ and decide whether to show it publicly or only on request
  5. 5Set realistic targets in the KPI table with the hiring manager before the role goes live

HR tips

  • Mention the quality standards in force; candidates with matching audit experience will stand out
  • Ask for an 8D or RCA example from past work
  • Include customer PPM as a top KPI

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Frequently asked questions

What does a quality engineer do?+

A quality engineer ensures products meet specifications by planning inspections, analysing defects, running root cause analysis and CAPA, and maintaining quality systems.

What is the difference between QA and QC?+

QC inspects and tests products to find defects; QA builds systems and processes to prevent defects.

Which tools do quality engineers use?+

Core tools like APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, 7 QC tools and 8D problem solving.

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