Quality Manager – Automotive Manufacturing Location: Pune

Industry: Automotive Components / Sheet Metal Manufacturing

Experience: 8–15 Years

Qualification: BE/B.Tech/Diploma – Mechanical / Production / Automobile

RoleWe are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to independently lead the complete Quality function, including Plant Quality, Customer Quality, IATF/QMS, Audits, PPAP/APQP, Supplier Quality and the Quality team.

The candidate must have robust shop-floor and automotive manufacturing experience and should be capable of handling customers independently.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead complete Incoming, In-Process and Final Quality activities.
Manage and develop the plant Quality team.
Handle customer complaints, 8D, RCA, CAPA and customer audits independently.
Drive reduction in Customer PPM, internal rejection, rework and repeat complaints.
Own IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 QMS, internal audits, process audits and certification/customer audits.
Lead APQP & PPAP activities for current product development through SOP.
Robust working knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, Cp/Cpk and 7 QC Tools.
Ensure process controls, First Piece Approval, traceability and product conformity on the shop floor.




Manage supplier quality issues and corrective actions.
Ensure calibration and proper control of gauges, fixtures and measuring instruments.
Drive structured problem-solving, Poka-Yoke and continuous improvement.
Coordinate closely with Production, Development, Tooling, Purchase and Management.
Authority to hold production/dispatch in case of significant quality risk.

Preferred ExperienceCandidates with experience in Automotive Sheet Metal Stamping, Press Parts, Welding/Fabricated Assemblies and Exhaust Components will be strongly preferred.

Experience dealing directly with Tier-1 / OEM automotive customers is highly desirable.

Key SkillsIATF 16949 | PPAP | APQP | PFMEA | Control Plan | SPC | MSA | 8D | RCA | CAPA | GD&T; | Customer Quality | Process Quality | Supplier Quality | Audits | Sheet Metal | Welding

What We Are Looking ForA hands-on Quality leader, not only a documentation manager. The candidate should be comfortable on the shop floor, capable of leading a team, handling customer pressure and taking complete ownership of quality issues through permanent closure.

📌 Qa / Qc Manager Pimpri Chinchwad (Pimpri-Chinchwad)
🏢 Avi Industries
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