The Senior QA/QC Lead, the candidate will serve as the primary authority on mission assurance for complex Defense programs. You will be responsible for the strategic oversight of total quality life cycles; from design and high-precision manufacturing to final field deployment; ensuring zero-defect performance in high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities

- Strategic Quality Governance

: Architect and enforce the overarching Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with ISO9001, AS9100 Rev D and MIL STD requirements. Align project quality goals with organizational business objectives.

- End-to-End Testing Strategy

: Direct the creation and validation of complex Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for propulsion, guidance systems, and warhead integration.

- Root Cause & Failure Analysis

: Lead high-level technical investigations into systemic failures or critical non-conformances (NCRs), utilizing advanced methodologies (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, FMEA) to implement preventive long-term solutions.

- Supply Chain Quality Leadership

: Verify quality and veracity of sources of supply for various projects followed by preparation of standards/ rating matrix for the suppliers.





- Multi-Site Team Mentorship

: Oversee a multidisciplinary team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors across multiple sites, fostering a culture of technical excellence and rigorous safety compliance.

- Documentation

: Oversee and review preparation of QA/ QC documentation as per JSG0251/ JSG0852/ other relevant standards.

Qualifications

- Education

: BE/BTech/ME/MTech in Aerospace/ Mechanical,/ECE/ Electronics Engineering.

- Experience

:

15+ years in QA/QC within the Defence or Aerospace sectors, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership/departmental head capacity.

- Technical Mastery

: Deep expertise in specialized Defence standards (e.g., MILSTD 461G/ 810H, MILHDBK 217, JSS55555 etc) and advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T;).

- Certifications

: Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt required; ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or PMP is highly preferred.

- Project Clearance

: Extensive experience with government contract compliance and DGAQA/DRDO protocols is a plus.

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