Production Quality Technician (PQT)
Manufacturing & Production · Quality & Process · Quality Assurance · Assembly
In short
Saab is looking for a Production Quality Technician (PQT) to join their team in Jhajjar, India. This role involves ensuring product quality through various inspections, maintaining documentation, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma and at least 3 years of experience in precision engineering manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final product inspections.
- Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional inspections using measuring instruments.
- Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and work instructions.
- Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation.
- Identify non-conforming products and initiate corrective actions.
- Assist in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Calibrate follow-ups with suppliers and maintain inspection and testing equipment.
- Ensure compliance with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, GMP, as applicable).
- Support internal and external quality audits.
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma.
- Ensure adherence to workplace safety and environmental procedures.
Requirements
- Diploma (3 Years) in Mechanical / Instrumentation / Electronics or Equivalent from any reputed institute.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in precision engineering manufacturing in Defence, Chemical or Heavy Industry environment, preferably within a European manufacturing facility.
- Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance principles.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
- Proficiency in using measuring instruments such as: Vernier caliper, Micrometer, Height gauge, Dial indicator, Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) (where applicable).
- Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and basic quality tools.
- Ability to prepare inspection reports and maintain records.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
- Good communication skills in both English and Hindi.
- Accuracy in inspection and measurement.
- Verification of products against customer specifications and quality standards.
- Record non-conformities and corrective actions.
- Prepare quality checklists and inspection reports.
- Maintain traceability documentation.
- Identify production defects and quality issues.
- Support investigations into root causes.
- Recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Good problem-solving and communication skills.
- Follow all the security processes and have a deep safety awareness and follow the company rules regarding these areas.
- Undergo and be approved according to the applicable security protection regulations and undergo a security vetting.
Desired Qualifications
- Passionate about technology.
- Thorough, driven, and enjoys working in a team.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on innovative defence and security solutions.
- Be part of a growth journey in India.
- Inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Opportunity for career development.
- Healthy work-life balance.
- Transparency, support, and trust culture.
- Opportunity to contribute to a safer and more sustainable world.
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