Technician Qa - In Process Inspection Job in Lakshmi Machine Works (lmw)

Position: Technician QA In Process Inspection

Location: Coimbatore

Department: QA In Process Inspection

Employee Type: Staff

Purpose of the Role

• Responsible for **in-process, dimensional, and final inspection** of products.
• Ensure timely stage-wise, final inspection, and **First Article Inspection (FAI)**.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation and reports.
• Conduct product and process audits.
• Ensure adherence to **Quality Management System (QMS)** and customer quality requirements.
• Handle **non-conformances** and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Inspection & Quality Control

• Perform **in-process, dimensional, and final inspections** to achieve quality targets.
• Execute QC activities to reduce **COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality)** and scrap.
• Ensure highest quality output that meets customer expectations in a cost-effective manner.
• Carry out critical inspections and ensure job closure by technicians, accurately recorded in **route cards/Oracle system**.

Quality Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain **quality plans** complying with drawings, process documents, and customer requirements.
• Prepare **FAI documents (Form 1, 2, and 3) as per AS9102** for allocated projects.
• Inspect full and partial FAI parts and verify associated documents and reports.
• Maintain records as per **TQM, AS9100, Nadcap**, and customer standards.

Audits & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct **product and process audits** as per audit schedules.
• Raise alerts for non-conformance/deviations and ensure resolution.
• Verify implementation of **Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions (CAPA)**.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and participate in **New Product Development (NPD)** to identify quality requirements.

Team Coordination & Training

• Allocate work to technicians and monitor shift-wise progress.
• Provide **on-the-job training and guidance** to new joiners.
• Track operator performance, provide feedback, and support skill development.

Dimensional & Material Inspection

• Conduct **dimensional inspections** of composite parts, metallic parts, and tooling as per inspection plans.
• Prepare, review, and maintain inspection reports for composites, metallic parts, and tooling.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of **dimensional inspection techniques** for composites, metallic parts, and tooling.
• Familiarity with quality standards such as **AS9100, Nadcap**, and customer-specific requirements.
• Strong **documentation and reporting skills**.
• Ability to identify process improvements and implement corrective actions.
• **Team coordination, mentoring, and training** capabilities.
• **Analytical thinking** and proficiency in using advanced quality control tools.