GEA Group is Hiring | Associate Quality Engineer |

Position – Associate Quality Engineer
Company – GEA Group
Location – Pune, Maharashtra, IN

Job description

Associate Quality Engineer

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

Your responsibilities and tasks:

1) Inspection and Testing:

• Conduct pre-dispatch dimensional and visual inspections of parts especially Mechanical Engineering parts ( such as castings, machined parts, valves etc)
• Perform various tests using appropriate measuring tools and equipment to verify compliance with specifications.
• Identify and document any non-conformances or defects.
• Analyze inspection and test results to determine root causes and corrective actions.

2) Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, audits, and non-conformances.
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, internal teams, and management regarding quality issues.
• Regular formal reporting on vendor quality performance to all concerned GEA team members .
• Follow internal operational procedures and maintain relevant fields and parameters in the ERP system.

3) Supplier Audits:

• Conduct on-site audits of supplier facilities to assess their quality management systems & production processes.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and identify potential risks.
• Work with suppliers to implement corrective action plans and improve their quality performance.

4) Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for improvement in supplier processes and quality systems.
• Work with suppliers to implement process improvements and enhance product quality.
• Promote the use of quality tools and methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma

Your profile and qualifications:

DME (Diploma in Mechanical Engg.) – 3 to 5 years of experience in supplier quality management or a similar role.

Professional Competencies:

• Good knowledge of Metrology & Measurement devices.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Experience with quality tools and methodologies (e.g., SPC, FMEA, PPAP).

Additional Skills:

• Certification as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar.
• Experience with Mechanical industries or manufacturing processes.
• Experience in interacting with foreign companies.

Personal competencies:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel to supplier locations as needed
• Good stretchability to work under pressure and under adverse situations