The QA Executive for a mineral and inorganic chemical manufacturing company is responsible for ensuring raw materials, in-process goods, and finished mineral/inorganic products meet strict chemical, physical, and regulatory quality standards. This role bridges laboratory testing, plant production floors, documentation control, and compliance managementInspection & Testing: Conduct and oversee physical and chemical testing of raw ores/minerals, intermediate mixes, and finished inorganic compounds. Perform sieve analysis, moisture content checks, pH testing, titration, XRF/XRD or ICP/AAS analysis (as applicable), and density measurements. Issue Certificates of Analysis (COA) for dispatched batchesQuality Management & Documentation: Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR), and laboratory logbooks. Track Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), Out-Of-Specification (OOS) results, and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) logs. Ensure Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP) are strictly followedAudits & Compliance: Support internal audits, vendor/supplier evaluations, and external ISO or statutory regulatory inspections. Monitor calibration and maintenance schedules for lab testing and plant measurement equipmentCross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with production, warehouse, and dispatch teams to quarantine defective batches and clear approved inventory. Investigate customer complaints regarding mineral purity, particle size distribution, contamination, or packaging flaws, driving root-cause analysisRequired Qualifications & Skills Education: B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, or Industrial Chemistry, or B.E. / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering / Mineral Processing. Experience: 2 to 5 years of experience in QA/QC within mineral processing, inorganic chemicals, cement, ceramics, or bulk chemicals manufacturing. Technical Skills: Proficiency in wet chemistry analysis, physical property testing of minerals, and instrumentation (pH meters, balances, particle size analyzers, etc.). Familiarity with ISO standards, safety data sheets (SDS), and plant safety protocols (PPE usage). Strong working knowledge of MS Excel and Quality Management Systems (QMS)