In-Process Quality Management

* Lead in-process quality inspection and verification activities across
manufacturing lines.
* Ensure compliance with Control Plans, SOPs, Process Flow, PFMEA, and work
instructions.
* Monitor critical process parameters and quality checkpoints.
* Ensure First Piece Approval (FPA) and process setup verification before
production release.
* Drive adherence to quality gates and process controls.

Quality Issue Management

* Lead investigations of in-process defects, line rejections, and process
deviations.
* Conduct Root Cause Analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other quality
tools.
* Implement and monitor containment, corrective, and preventive actions.
* Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure sustainable closure.

Process Audits & Compliance

* Conduct Layered Process Audits (LPA), Process Audits, and Product Audits.
* Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, QMS requirements, and customer
specifications.
* Support internal, customer, and certification audits.
* Maintain audit records, inspection reports, and quality documentation.





Manufacturing Process Improvement

* Analyze process rejection trends and identify improvement opportunities.
* Drive initiatives to reduce defects, rework, scrap, and Cost of Poor Quality
(COPQ).
* Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence
projects.
* Implement mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) and process control improvements.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

* Support Proto Builds, Pilot Builds, and Production Readiness Reviews.
* Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, and process validation activities.
* Ensure quality requirements are incorporated during recent product introduction.
* Support Gate Reviews and manufacturing process qualification.

Cross-Functional Coordination

* Work closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality,
Incoming Quality, and Customer Quality teams.
* Participate in daily production review meetings and quality escalation
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📌 Manufacturing Quality Senior Analyst (Pune)
🏢 Vertiv
📍 Pune