Material Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of steel types: HR (Hot Rolled), CR (Cold Rolled), GI (Galvanized Iron), HDGI (Hot-Dip Galvanized Iron), SS (Stainless Steel).

• Familiar with aluminum grades commonly used in solar structure applications.

• Knowledge of zinc coating standards (measured in µm), surface finish grades, and galvanization quality.

Inspection Tools & Techniques:

• Advanced usage of precision tools: Vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, weld gauges, coating thickness meters.

• Expertise in visual inspection for identifying defects such as burrs, cracks, deformation, and rust.

• Capable of guiding the team in dimensional, visual, and functional inspections.

Process Control:

• Establishes SOPs and in-process checks for:

  • Punching, bending, welding, surface treatment, and packing.

• Conducts layer-wise inspections to minimize rework and defects.

Technical Drawing Interpretation:

• Expert in reading and interpreting:

  • 2D fabrication drawings

  • Weld symbols

  • GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

  • Customer-specific quality and tolerance requirements

Quality Management System (QMS):

• Implements and audits ISO 9001:2015 QMS.

• Prepares:

  • Checklists

  • Work instructions

  • CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) reports

• Leads internal audits and ensures QMS compliance across all departments.

Problem Solving & RCA:

• Conducts:

  • CAPA

  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

  • 5 Why analysis

  • Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagrams

  • Pareto analysis

• Drives corrective and preventive actions to resolve recurring issues effectively.

Supplier Quality Management:

• Evaluates and audits suppliers for:

  • Material quality

  • Delivery compliance

  • MTCs (Mill Test Certificates)

  • Consistency in raw materials (e.g., flats, pipes, fasteners, clamps)

Goods Receipt & Final Inspection:

• Manages GRN-based QC process and rejection follow-ups.

• Ensures final QC clearance before dispatch including:

  • Packing conformity

  • Part count

  • Surface finishing

  • Labeling, bundling, and protection

Client Coordination & PDI:

• Manages client-side Pre-Dispatch Inspection (PDI).

• Addresses NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) proactively.

Data Management & Reporting:

• Maintains and analyzes:

  • Inspection reports

  • NCR logs

  • Rejection trends

• Uses Excel and ERP systems to update and manage quality records.

• Prepares weekly/monthly QA dashboards for management review.