About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Head Quality to lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions for Aerospace & Defence Electronics programs. The incumbent will drive quality excellence across product development, qualification, manufacturing, supplier quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance with AS9100 and defence quality standards.

Role & responsibilities

- Lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities across aerospace and defence electronics programs.
- Interface with regulatory agencies such as CEMILAC, DGAQA, and RCMA for approvals, audits, and compliance activities.
- Manage product and part qualification, environmental testing, reliability testing, and regulatory approvals for airborne and ground systems.
- Integrate quality requirements across all phases of hardware and software development lifecycles.
- Collaborate closely with Design & Development teams to ensure quality objectives are defined and achieved.
- Participate in project reviews and monitor quality metrics, risks, and corrective actions.




- Drive implementation and continual improvement of AS9100-based Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Lead supplier qualification, audits, performance evaluations, and approval processes.
- Oversee quality inspection operations and standardize inspection methodologies.
- Ensure compliance with customer, contractual, and technical requirements.
- Drive Current Product Introduction (NPI), process improvements, and operational excellence initiatives.

Preferred candidate profile

- 15-25 years of experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Management.
- Strong experience in Aerospace, Defence, Avionics, Military Electronics, or High-Reliability Electronics Manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, Supplier Quality, Product Qualification, Reliability Testing, and Regulatory Compliance.
- Experience interacting with CEMILAC, DGAQA, RCMA, DGQA, DRDO, or Defence customers.
- Exposure to airborne systems, mission-critical electronics, rugged electronics, or defence manufacturing programs.
- Experience leading quality teams and driving enterprise-wide quality initiatives.

📌 Quality Head (Haryana)
🏢 Samtel Avionics
📍 Haryana