Quality Engineer – PDI (Pre-Dispatch Inspection)
Location : Sector 69, Faridabad, Haryana
Company : Krishna Enterprises (Precision Machining | ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, IRIS / ISO-TS 22163; IATF compliant; AS9100D in progress)
Role Purpose
Own end-of-line quality and customer delivery readiness. You'll lead PDI for precision-machined components and assemblies, ensure conformance to drawings / specs, and drive zero-defect shipments.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute PDI as per Control Plan, sampling plans, and customer-specific requirements.
- Verify geometry & critical-to-quality (CTQ) features using CMM, height gauge, bore gauge, surface roughness tester, thread gauges, plug gauges, etc.
- Review COAs / COCs, heat-treatment & plating certificates (e.g., Mn-Phosphating, Thin Dense Chrome per AMS 2438, Zn-flake), and ensure traceability.
- Validate packaging, preservation, labeling, barcodes, and export / dispatch documentation.
- Approve / reject lots; issue NCRs; perform 5-Why / Root Cause & CAPA with Production / Process / Plating.
- Maintain PDI checklists, inspection records in ERP; update dashboards / Andon / Hawk-Eye.
- Support PPAP / FAI, gauge R&R, MSA, and customer audits; participate in internal audits.
- Drive continual improvement (7QC tools, Kaizen) to reduce in-process and PDI rejections.
- Train operators / inspectors on gauges, defect catalogs, and handling procedures.
Must-Have Qualifications
Diploma / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering.2–5 years in final inspection / PDI at a precision machining or auto / rail / defense / aerospace supplier.Strong drawing interpretation (GD&T), fits & tolerances, surface finish, threads.Hands-on with CMM / basic metrology and calibration fundamentals.Working knowledge of Control Plans, PFMEA basics, PPAP / FAI, NCR / CAPA.Proficiency in ERP entry, Excel, and report writing.Good-to-Have
Exposure to IRIS / ISO-TS 22163, IATF 16949; AS9100D / FAI experience.Knowledge of plating / coating inspection and packaging for export.MSA, SPC, and gauge R&R execution experience.Basic understanding of Industry 4.0 dashboards and Andon.Behavioral Fit
High ownership, meticulous attention to detail, calm under dispatch pressure.Clear communicator with shopfloor teams and customers.Problem-solver with a bias for data and speed.Shift & Reporting
General shift; flexibility for customer expedites as needed.Reports to : Quality Manager / MR.What We Offer
Work with global OEM programs (rail, defense, medical, hydraulics).Structured learning : metrology upskilling, PPAP / FAI, audit exposure.Growth path toward Supplier Quality / Customer Quality roles.Skills Required
Cmm, Erp, Control Plans, Capa, Kaizen, Ppap, Pfmea, Excel, Ncr