JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
QA & QC Executive – AAC Blocks
Department
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Location
Jhajjar
Reporting To
QA/QC Manager / Plant Head
Role Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and quality-focused QA & QC Executive to ensure the quality, consistency, and compliance of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) blocks throughout the manufacturing process. The role involves raw material inspection, in-process quality checks, finished-product testing, documentation, root-cause analysis, and coordination with production to maintain product specifications and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect and verify incoming raw materials such as cement, lime, fly ash/silica sand, gypsum, aluminium powder/paste, and other additives as applicable.
- Conduct routine in-process checks at slurry preparation, batching, mixing, casting, pre-curing, cutting, autoclaving, and packing stages.
- Monitor key process parameters including slurry density, temperature, setting time, cake rise, cutting quality, autoclave cycle, and curing conditions.
- Carry out physical and dimensional checks on finished AAC blocks, including length, width, height, squareness, surface condition, and visible defects.
- Coordinate or perform tests as per approved procedures and applicable standards, including dry density, compressive strength, moisture content, and shrinkage where required.
- Ensure sampling, testing, inspection, and product release are completed as per the quality plan and customer specifications.
- Identify and report non-conforming material/products; coordinate segregation, corrective action, and preventive action with relevant departments.
- Analyze quality issues, customer complaints, and process deviations; support root-cause analysis and follow up on corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate quality records, test reports, inspection checklists, calibration records, and daily/monthly QA/QC reports.
- Ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained and calibrated; follow safe handling and housekeeping practices in the laboratory.
- Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Stores, and Dispatch teams to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
- Support internal/external audits, ISO documentation, statutory or customer inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Knowledge of quality inspection, testing methods, documentation, and basic statistical/process-control practices.
Experience & Industry Background
- Typically 4–8 years of experience in QA/QC in AAC blocks, building materials, cement, concrete, or a similar manufacturing environment.
- Experience with AAC block production processes and laboratory testing will be an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Good understanding of AAC block manufacturing processes and quality parameters.
- Strong observation, analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, data recording, and preparation of quality reports.
- Good communication and coordination skills; able to work closely with production teams.
- Attention to detail, discipline, teamwork, and ability to meet production timelines.
- Awareness of workplace safety, 5S, calibration practices, and ISO quality systems.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Compliance with the approved inspection and testing plan.
- Reduction in rejection, rework, and customer complaints.
- Accuracy and timely completion of quality records and reports.
- Timely identification and closure of non-conformities and corrective actions.
- Adherence to product specifications and applicable quality standards.
Note: Specific test methods, acceptance limits, and applicable standards should follow the company’s approved specifications and current regulatory requirements.
