QHSE

India, Vadodara

July 21 2026

Full time

Permanent

Job benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Continuous personnel development (e-learnings & projects)

Free day to volunteer

Your responsibilities and tasks

- Overall responsibility for Quality Management and Integrated Management Systems (such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and other applicable standards) within GEA India
- Functionally leading the Quality Teams in India.
- Ensure alignment with global GEA quality standards, policies and governance requirements
- Drive harmonization, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of the IMS processes
- Plan, coordinate, execute and follow‑up on internal, external and certification audits.
- Definition, implementation and monitoring of measures to sustainably improve product, process and system quality
- Support quality ownership across the engineering lifecycle, including design quality, engineering change management, and quality requirements for product adaptations and new developments.
- Provide governance and oversight for supplier and subcontractor quality, including qualification, development, audits and performance monitoring.
- Provide governance and oversight end‑to‑end quality for white‑label and outsourced components, products and services, ensuring clear responsibilities and effective quality controls.
- Close collaboration with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement and Local/Global Quality functions
- Prepare and monitor quality KPIs, audit outcomes, management review inputs, and improvement dashboards for India.
- Establish supplier quality governance, escalation mechanisms, supplier audit plans, and performance review cadence in collaboration with Procurement and Supply Chain




- Provide functional guidance and governance to production site quality stakeholders
- Promote a strong culture of quality compliance and ownership as well as continuous improvement across functions and locations.
- Work closely with the Country MD India for country-level priorities, risk escalation, and alignment on quality and IMS governance
- Act as the interface between India operations and regional / global quality and IMS stakeholders.

Your profile and qualifications

- University degree in Engineering, Quality Management or a comparable qualification
- Several years of professional experience in Quality Management within a manufacturing environment, preferably in an international context
- Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience with Integrated Management Systems (IMS) and relevant ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001)
- Qualified Auditor / Lead Auditor for relevant management system standards (certified training required)

About GEA

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working workplace in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

Why join GEA

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

📌 Head of Quality and IMS India
🏢 GEA Group
📍 India