Job Title

Quality Manager – Chennai

Reports to

Head of Quality

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).

Master’s degree in (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).

Additional certifications in Quality Management, Lean, or Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) are preferred.

Must have wide knowledge about Quality Standards and certification audit like ISO 9001/IATF/AS9100

Years of Experience

Minimum 15 years of experience in Quality roles within manufacturing or engineering environments.

Proven experience in a Quality Manager or senior quality leadership role, preferably in a growing or new manufacturing facility.

Position Summary The Quality Manager is a key site leadership role responsible for establishing, implementing, and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS) for the Chennai manufacturing facility.

This role provides hands-on leadership across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain functions to ensure high-quality standards, regulatory compliance, and defect prevention. The position drives a culture of right-first-time delivery, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement aligned with the organization’s global quality strategy.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Quality Leadership & Culture

- Act as the site quality leader, setting standards for quality, consistency, and accountability.

- Drive a prevention-based quality culture through structured problem-solving and data-driven decision-making.

- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and SCM teams to ensure quality is embedded across all processes.

- Provide regular reporting on quality performance to senior leadership.

2. Quality Management System (QMS)

- Establish, implement, and maintain the site QMS in line with ISO 9001 and applicable standards.

- Manage document control, record management, and internal audit processes.





- Oversee nonconformance management and corrective/preventive action systems.

- Ensure scalability of QMS from initial setup to full production.

3. Audits & Compliance

- Lead external certification, regulatory, and customer audits.

- Manage internal audit programs and ensure timely closure of findings.

- Ensure compliance requirements are integrated into operational and supplier processes.

4. Supplier Quality & SCM Coordination

- Act as the primary quality interface for Supply Chain Management.

- Oversee supplier qualification, audits, and performance evaluation.

- Manage supplier nonconformances and corrective actions.

- Support supplier selection, sourcing decisions, and performance reviews.

- Drive supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery, and cost.

5. Manufacturing & Production Quality

- Provide quality engineering support for production setup, ramp-up, and steady-state operations.

- Ensure implementation of process controls, work instructions, and inspection systems.

- Support resolution of production issues impacting yield, scrap, and downtime.

6. Nonconformance & Continuous Improvement

- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions.

- Manage internal and customer nonconformances.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and data-driven methodologies.

- Reduce cost of quality (CoQ) and recurring defects.

7. Team Leadership & Development

- Build and lead a high-performing quality team.

- Set objectives, provide coaching,



and manage team performance.

- Ensure capability development and scalability of the quality function.

Requirements

Tools & Technical Requirements

1. Tools and Technologies

- Quality Systems: QMS platforms, document control systems

- Audit Tools: Internal audit management systems

- Quality Tools: SPC, CAPA systems, root cause analysis tools (8D, Fish bone, 5 Why)

- Data & Reporting: Excel, Power BI or similar reporting tools

- Manufacturing Quality Tools: Inspection and testing systems, calibration tools

2. Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems

- Experience in supplier quality management and audits

- Expertise in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies

- Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control systems

- Knowledge of compliance, regulatory standards, and audit requirements

- Experience in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)

3. Soft Skills / Competencies

- Solid leadership and influencing skills

- Analytical and problem-solving capabilities

- Effective communication and stakeholder management

- High attention to detail and quality focus

- Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment

- Data-driven decision-making mindset

Authority

- Own and manage the site Quality Management System

- Lead quality audits, compliance, and certification activities

- Approve quality processes, standards, and corrective actions

- Drive supplier quality decisions in coordination with SCM

- Manage quality team structure, performance, and development

- Escalate critical quality risks and compliance issues to leadership

Benefits

- Salary - Best in Industry

- Family Medical Insurance

- Exposure to the latest technology and work with young team

- Work with Global team

📌 Quality Manager (Chennai)
🏢 ePropelled
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