Sr Quality Engineer

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In Alfa Laval, we are every single day contributing to a more sustainable future for our planet through engineering innovation. Our global team designs and implements the refining, recycling and purifying process that allow our customers to be better themselves. You will find our work in leading applications for water purification, clean energy, food production, waste processing, pharmaceutical development and much more. The people of Alfa Laval enjoy the freedom to pursue ideas and the resources to see those ideas to become reality, in an environment that welcomes drive, courage and diversity. The result is a company where we all can be very proud of what we do. Our core competencies are in the areas of heat transfer separation, and fluid handling. We are dedicated to optimizing the performance of our customers' processes. our world-class technologies, our systems, equipment and services must create solutions that help our customers stay ahead. Please feel free to peruse our website www.alfalaval.com Purpose of job: Drive Quality focus into Service Centre Operations to ensure t hat quality issues/ deviations are highlighted, resolved to ensure defect free supply of products. The role would encompass Inspection of Fabricated, Cast/Forged, and Machined Supplier Parts at Receipt Inspection Report quality deviations in the database and communicate them to suppliers for corrective actions. Resolve supplier quality issues on the shop floor and ensure adequate corrective actions are implemented. Conduct product and process quality audits and inspections at supplier locations. Establish inspection protocols for new service offerings. Ensure timely calibration of gauges and instruments. Support suppliers in process improvement initiatives. Maintain ISO 9001 QMS documentation. Inspection and Testing Activities Perform preliminary and final inspections using applicable gauges. Conduct Dye Penetrant (DP) testing, including post-cleaning for DP tests. Carry out hydrostatic tests and welding inspections of conveyors. Perform dimensional inspections of conveyors. Handle gauges independently and verify conveyor balancing reports. Conduct in-process inspections of conveyors. Store conveyors appropriately and update quality records in both hard and soft copies. Bowl Parts and Assembly Inspection Inspect bowl parts and assemblies using conventional gauges, referring to drawings, BOM, DSS, and ERP. Perform visual inspections of parts. Conduct in-process inspections of parts on manufacturing machines. Assist machining operators in setting gauges for inspection. Store and update inspection records in both hard and soft copies. Final Inspection and Documentation Perform final inspections of decanters, HSS, and PHE after testing, as per order specifications, drawings, and BOM from ERP. Record bowl heat numbers, create specification sheets, conduct inspections, and collect all relevant reports (test, leak test, balancing, electrical, loose supply, pre-dispatch, etc.). Inspect loose supply and spare items for decanters, HSS, and PHE as per order specifications and BOM. Maintain traceability records for major decanter items. Verify all test reports, such as FAT, balancing, noise, and leak test reports. Prepare documentation for customer inspection as per standard QAP (scan all reports and upload documents and photos to the common folder). Send relevant test documents to customers. Attend customer inspections. Maintain final QA documentation. Ensure calibration of gauges from assembly. Quality Management and Communication Record quality deviations in the deviation database. Ensure corrective actions are taken for deviations. Communicate within the team regarding issues, corrective actions, and improvements. Participate in PRP, raise quality cards on CSB, and ensure corrective and preventive actions on deviations. Update monthly quality records and the deviation database. Maintain quality documentation for the related area. Investigate customer claims, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions. Expectations & Responsibilities: Knowledge of welding as well as machining processes Analyze process deviations/ root cause analysis and solutions. Initiate KAIZENs for QA improvements in house. Basic understanding of gauge calibration, MSA, FMEA, etc. Implement 5 S in related QA area. Maintaining inspection documents for Customers. Daily tracking of quality issues/deviations and highlight in meeting, ensure corrective actions. Zero inspection errors/inaccuracy during inspection. Drive small projects for process improvements. Control of quality, deviations and line stops, whenever required. Ensure internal/external customer satisfaction regarding inspection processes. By own presence resolve the Quality issues & communicate to all accordingly to all stake holders. Work in line with defined HSE practices. Travel to all service centers, customer

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Senior Quality Engineer - Service centre - Visakhapatnam

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