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Job Title: QA/QC Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Bengaluru, IN

Type: On-site Full time

Salary: Matching industry standards

About Us

Newtrace is a climate-tech startup crafting next-gen electrolyzers for the wide-scale adoption of

affordable green hydrogen. The vision we swear by is simple - to decarbonise our planet, leaving a

greener, more sustainable future for generations to come.

We are a fast-growing deep-tech startup with a diverse team of highly specialized PhDs, industry

veterans and pedigreed business professionals. We are well funded by marquee investors like PeakXV

(formerly Sequoia Capital), Aavishkaar Capital, Axilor Ventures and Speciale Invest.

Started by researchers turned entrepreneurs with experience working in leading European labs -

Prasanta, a 2x Marie-curie Fellow and Rochan, a J.N Tata Fellow, Newtrace's team is passionate about

solving the world's core problems by innovating in India. Additionally, we've hit post-revenue

milestones in less than two years (the shortest time for a deep tech company). Join us as we redefine

the boundaries of what's possible and shape the future of deep-tech while paving the way for a more

sustainable tomorrow.

Know more about us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKbXTLKmA_s

Job Summary

What you will do:

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable QA/QC Expert to join our team. The successful

candidate will be responsible to ensure highest quality standards maintained throughout the

manufacturing process and to be present at vendor sites and overlook the finished product prior to

dispatch to the assembly unit. The QA/QC Engineer will collaborate with manufacturing, Supply chain

team and vendors to ensure quality consistency without change in delivery timelines or dispatch.

Roles & Responsibilities

 Create detailed QA Plan for each product offering along with in-process Inspection checks.

 Ensure appropriate dimensionality, finish, safety, and fitment metrics required for each part at

vendor sites prior to part dispatches to Newtrace Manufacturing Unit

 Preparing inspection plans, performing metrology activities and prepare FAI reports.

 Should have knowledge of QA methodologies, Testing types, and processes.

 Inspection of incoming raw materials, buyouts & packing materials per receiving quality

plans.

 Overlook QC for finished products prior to dispatch and establish SOPs for current and

upcoming products and accessories

 Work on action plan for non-adherence of targets

 Be pro-active by planning for available resources required for production and inspection

cycles.

 Visit vendor sites to ensure quality consistency across raw material, process, finishing, and

dispatch of goods to our production line

 Develop and implement procedures and checks based on audit policies to ensure adherence to

quality standards and regulatory requirements

 Investigate and resolve quality-related issues by identifying root causes, implementing

corrective actions, and monitoring for recurrence to enhance product reliability and customer

satisfaction

 Coordinate and expedite purchase orders to ensure timely procurement and delivery of

materials

 Oversee the acquisition and maintenance of required certifications ensuring all processes and

products meet industry standards and regulatory requirements

 Collaborate closely with industrial design, mechanical engineering, and supply chain teams to

ensure quality consistency without change in delivery timelines or dispatch

 Issuing supplier corrective action requests (SCAR) and controlling the supplier

nonconformities.

Must Have

 At least 10+ years of experience as a QA/QC Engineer , preferably in a manufacturing,

Defence ,automobile, aerospace or energy industry

 Must be comfortable working in a startup environment.

 Must be able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced

environment.

 Strong knowledge of quality standards

Should Have

 Diploma/ BE/ B.Tech/ in Mechanical ,Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

 Exceptional root cause and corrective/preventive action development skills.

 Hand on experience in Quality Assurance

Nice To Have

 Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies like FMEA, SPC, MSA, and RCA.

 Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees.

 Strong problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

 Salary: Matching industries standards.

 Holidays: 12 days of customary national/state holidays, 18 days of paid vacation accrued

monthly and 12 days of sick leave.

 Flexible timings with a 5-day, 45 hours/work week including breaks.

 Health insurance for employee, spouse and children.

 Maternity & paternity leave policies.