Job description

To lead and manage the end-to-end quality function for the SMT manufacturing process, ensuring product quality, customer satisfaction, compliance with industry standards, and continuous improvement across all quality systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management

- Lead the overall quality function for SMT manufacturing operations.

- Develop and implement quality strategies, policies, and procedures.

- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, IPC standards, and customer-specific requirements.

- Establish and monitor quality KPIs, including PPM, COPQ, FPY, and customer complaints.

SMT Process Quality

- Drive process quality improvements in SMT lines, including solder paste printing, SPI, pick-and-place, reflow soldering, AOI, and X-ray inspection.

- Monitor and improve First Pass Yield (FPY) and reduce defects and rework.

- Implement robust process controls and mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) initiatives.

Customer Quality Management

- Act as the primary interface for customers regarding quality issues.

- Lead customer audits and ensure timely closure of customer complaints.

- Drive root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other problem-solving methodologies.

- Ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Supplier Quality Management

- Develop and monitor supplier quality performance.

- Lead supplier audits and improvement initiatives.





- Ensure incoming material quality meets specifications and standards.

Team Management

- Lead and mentor the quality team, including Quality Engineers, Process Quality Engineers, and Inspectors.

- Develop team capabilities through training and succession planning.

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence.

Audit & Compliance

- Lead internal, customer, and certification audits.

- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, IPC-A-610, and ESD requirements.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.

Continuous Improvement

- Drive defect reduction and process capability improvements.

- Lead quality improvement projects and cost reduction initiatives.

- Implement digital quality systems and data-driven decision-making processes.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Customer PPM performance

- First Pass Yield (FPY)

- Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)

- Customer complaint closure time

- Supplier quality performance

- Internal rejection and rework reduction

- Audit compliance scores

Technical Skills

- Robust knowledge of SMT processes and electronics manufacturing.

- Expertise in IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001).

- Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and Control Plans.

- Knowledge of IATF 16949 and automotive quality systems.

- Proficiency in quality tools such as 8D, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen.

📌 Head Quality - Plant (Chakan)
🏢 VARROC ENGINEERING
📍 Chakan