Overall Job Purpose:  
The Senior Quality Control Engineer ensures that all bus and coach body-building processes meet the required quality standards, from metal industry to final vehicle delivery.
The role focuses on structural integrity, fit-and-finish, and safety compliance, while leading inspection teams and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Inspection & Compliance

• Oversee inspection of bus and coach body structures, including chassis integration, welding, sheet metal work, painting, interior assembly, and electrical systems.
• Ensure all processes comply with company specifications, engineering drawings, safety regulations, and customer requirements.

2. Structural & Safety Quality

• Inspect welds, joints, and frame alignment to ensure structural durability and compliance with standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as BBI (Volvo specs) , Ansys (bus construction), or local safety regulations.

3. Fit & Finish

• Inspect seat installation, flooring, electrical harnessing, dashboard assembly, and HVAC fittings for correct alignment and finish.

4. Issue Analysis & Corrective Actions

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for defects such as paint issues, welding failures, noise/vibration problems, or electrical faults.
• Create and follow up on NCRs, CAPA reports, and quality alerts.

5. Supplier Quality Management

• Ensure and verify quality of incoming materials and components: seats, windows, mirrors, wiring harnesses, panels, AC units, hinges, etc.
• Evaluate and audit suppliers, particularly for outsourced body parts, accessories, and electrical components.

6. Process Improvement & Systems

• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce rework, enhance build quality, and improve production flow.
• Contribute to updating work instructions, quality standards, and inspection checklists for bus body stages.
• Support ISO 9001, automotive quality standards, and any customer-specific requirements.

7. Team Leadership & Training

• Supervise QC inspectors across different production lines (welding, paint, assembly, electrical).