Key Responsibilities:
Lead the overall Quality Assurance (QA) & Quality Control (QC) function across manufacturing operations.
Drive Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ensure compliance with ISO/IATF standards.
Oversee incoming, in-process, and final product quality along with customer, supplier, and internal audits.
Drive root cause analysis, CAPA, defect reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with Production, R&D;, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure product quality and process excellence.
Lead laboratory operations, quality testing, process validation, and product approvals.
Mentor and develop the quality team while driving a robust quality culture.

Key Requirements:
18+ years of experience in Quality within manufacturing.




Mandatory experience in Nonwoven Manufacturing (Technical Textiles/Automotive Nonwovens/Filtration/Geotextiles/Hygiene/Industrial Nonwovens).
Robust knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 .
Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans, 8D, CAPA, and Root Cause Analysis.
Experience handling customer audits, supplier quality, compliance, and laboratory quality systems.
Proven leadership experience managing quality teams and driving Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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🏢 Lykora Consulting Services Private
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