Job DescriptionThe 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 settings.
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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.n
End-to-End Testing Strategy: Direct the creation and validation of complex Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for propulsion, guidance systems, and warhead integration.n
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.n
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.n
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.n
Documentation: Oversee and review preparation of QA/ QC documentation as per JSG0251/ JSG0852/ other relevant standards.n

nQualifications
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Education: BE/BTech/ME/MTech in Aerospace/ Mechanical,/ECE/ Electronics Engineering.n
Experience: 15+ years in QA/QC within the Defence or Aerospace sectors, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership/departmental head capacity.n
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;).n
Certifications: S

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