Job Description – Quality Head

Position: Quality Head
Department: Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Location: Shamli, Uttar Pradesh
Company: Carrier Wheels Pvt. Ltd.

Job Summary

Carrier Wheels Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Quality Head to lead the Quality function for automotive steel wheel/rim manufacturing. The role is responsible for ensuring product quality, customer satisfaction, process improvements, and compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage the Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Incoming Quality (IQC), In-Process Quality (IPQC), and Final Inspection teams.

- Develop and implement quality strategies to achieve customer satisfaction and zero-defect manufacturing.

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

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and SPC.

- Lead customer audits, internal audits, supplier audits, and certification audits.

- Handle customer complaints using 8D, 5 Why, CAPA, and root cause analysis.

- Monitor quality KPIs such as PPM, rejection, rework, warranty claims, and COPQ.

- Ensure APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC are effectively implemented.

- Work closely with Production, Design, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to improve product and process quality.

- Develop supplier quality systems and monitor supplier performance.

- Mentor and develop the quality team through training and performance management.

- Ensure adherence to safety, quality,



and regulatory standards across the plant.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, 8D, CAPA, and Core Quality Tools.

- Expertise in automotive manufacturing and steel wheel/rim production.

- Strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills.

- Experience in customer handling and audit management.

- Excellent communication and team management abilities.

Qualifications

- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering (Master's degree is an added advantage).

Experience

- 12–18 years of experience in the automotive manufacturing industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

- Experience in steel wheel/rim manufacturing or automotive component manufacturing is highly preferred.

Preferred Industry

- Automotive OEM / Tier-1 / Tier-2

- Steel Wheel & Rim Manufacturing

- Auto Components

- Sheet Metal Manufacturing

Key Competencies

- Leadership & Team Management

- Strategic Quality Planning

- Customer Focus

- Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

- Continuous Improvement

- Process Optimization

- Decision Making

- Stakeholder Management

CTC

As per company standards and candidate experience.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

- Hands-on experience in automotive wheel/rim manufacturing.

- Proven track record of reducing customer complaints, rejection rates, and improving plant quality performance.

- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive a solid quality culture across the organization.

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