Quality Engineer

Ensuring Zero Defect in Advanced Composites: Join Our Team of Innovators at Datum!

Job Specification

Job Reference: JR230013
Job Family: Technical
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Experience Level: Experienced (3-5Y) | Mid-Senior (5-7Y) | Senior (7-10Y)
Compensation: Competitive with benefits
Location: On-site - Kanpur, India

About Us

We are Datum Advanced Composites Private Limited – a rapidly growing fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite manufacturing business from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. At Datum, we design, develop, and manufacture high-performance, lightweight FRP composite products for our customers. We cover all aspects of the composite product lifecycle, from new product design, process development, prototyping, verification and validation, and series production to aftersales product support. We offer accurate market intelligence and industry-leading technical training courses to help businesses and professionals grow effectively.

Our customer base includes global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Micro, Small & Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs), Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and academic organisations hailing from the Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Mass Transport, Marine, Renewable Energy and Healthcare sectors. We work with customers on one-off assignments, short-term projects, multi-stage programmes and long-term development partnerships. At Datum, we cater to a diverse customer base. You will get an opportunity to work on a wide variety of solutions ranging from unmanned platforms, aerospace and defence systems, marine structures, automotive parts, energy systems, smart prosthetics to robotics.

Job Description

As a Quality Engineer, you will maintain and enhance our commitment to quality assurance, measurement and inspection, and zero defect. Your expertise in material testing, non-destructive evaluation, health, safety, and environmental compliance will be essential in ensuring the production of top-notch lightweight products. You will be part of a dynamic team that focuses on continuous improvement to deliver outstanding results and drive the company’s success. You will join the Technical job family in our Advanced Manufacturing Facility at 523, Ratanpur, Panki, Kanpur – 208020, Uttar Pradesh, India. The role is Full-time and Permanent.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate shall be responsible for performing the following activities:

Conduct thorough inspections and quality control assessments throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
Oversee material testing and NDT procedures and analyse data to ensure process control and identify opportunities for process optimisation and product enhancements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality-related issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
Develop and maintain quality management systems, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
Monitor health, safety, and environmental practices to ensure a safe and sustainable working environment.
Stay up to date with industry regulations, certifications, and best practices related to quality and compliance.
Lead root cause analysis and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall quality and efficiency.

Key Personal Attributes, Experiences and Qualifications

The successful candidate shall demonstrate the following attributes:

Essential

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
Proven experience in quality assurance, quality control, or a similar role within advanced composites manufacturing or related industries like aerospace, defence or automotive.
Strong knowledge of composite materials and manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with ISO, EN, ASTM, ASME and IS standards, quality management systems, and industry-specific certifications like ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, AS9102, NADCAP, IATF 16949 and ISO 14001:2015.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including 8D, RCA – 5Why, Fishbone, PDCA, with attention to detail.
Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Desired

5+ years of experience in Quality within the Aerospace, Defence or Automotive field.
Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Experience with statistical analysis and process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.).
Familiarity with Composite Material Testing and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques.
Previous involvement in health, safety, and environmental compliance programs.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements specific to advanced composite manufacturing.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Certifications in relevant areas of manufacturing and quality management.

Benefits and Additional Information

We offer excellent career development opportunities, competitive salaries, and exceptional benefits. We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce.

All employment is subject to satisfactory candidate assessment, references provided, attainment of either a security clearance or police verification, medical assessment, and right-to-work permit, as applicable.

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