Senior QA Engineer

Job Description: • Lead and manage QA activities for assigned projects from project initiation to delivery. • Act as the primary QA representative and customer interface for quality-related matters. • Independently manage project quality requirements and serve as the QA Management Representative for assigned projects. • Oversee incoming, in-process, and outgoing quality assurance activities, including inspections and acceptance processes. • Lead incoming quality inspections and verification of purchased parts, materials, and subcontracted products to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements. • Review and maintain quality documentations such as Acceptance Test Plan, Acceptance Test Record, inspection records, and quality plans. • Drive investigation and closure of non-conformances, customer complaints, Defect Rectification Note, Supplier Non-Conformance Action and corrective actions. • Conduct audits and ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and Quality Management System requirements. • Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and Project teams to resolve quality issues. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to QA Engineers and Inspectors. • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. • Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Reporting Officer, Quality Manager, or Management. Job Requirements: • Degree in any Engineering or a related discipline. • Minimum 5-8 years of relevant QA/QC experience in manufacturing, engineering, MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul), defence, or related industries. • Strong experience in quality assurance, inspection processes, supplier quality management, non-conformance management, and continuous quality improvement. • Proven ability to independently manage project QA activities and customer engagements. • Good knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001), audits, inspections, and quality assurance practices. • Experience in handling non-conformances, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). • Working knowledge of SAP, including material transactions, inspection lots, quality notifications, and reporting will be added advantage. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. • Self-motivated, analytical, customer-focused, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. • Possession of a valid Class 3 / 3A driving licence will be an added advantage.