Description

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.

Current 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 new 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 discussions.
- Support customer complaint investigations related to manufacturing defects.
- Drive timely closure of manufacturing quality concerns.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Production, or Industrial Engineering.
- 4 to 7 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality, IPQA, Production Quality, or Quality Assurance.
- Experience in assembly, fabrication, electrical panel manufacturing, or industrial equipment manufacturing.

Required Skills

- In-Process Quality Assurance
- PFMEA, Control Plan & Process Flow
- Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)
- Process Auditing
- SPC & Process Capability Analysis
- GD&T; and Drawing Interpretation
- Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
- SAP/ERP Knowledge
- Quality Reporting & Data Analysis
- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Preferred Experience

- Electrical Panel Assembly
- UPS, ATS, PDU, Thermal Products
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Wiring & Harness Assembly
- Torque-Controlled Assembly Processes
- Functional Testing & Validation
- Manufacturing Process Audits

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- First Pass Yield (FPY)
- In-Process Rejection Reduction
- Rework & Scrap Reduction
- Process Audit Compliance
- Internal Defect Reduction
- Corrective Action Closure Effectiveness
- Customer Complaint Reduction Related to Manufacturing Defects
- COPQ Reduction

Competencies

- Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Leadership & Team Coordination
- Decision-Making Ability
- Effective Communication
- Process Improvement Mindset
- Ownership & Accountability
- Customer Focus

📌 Manufacturing Quality Senior Analyst (Pune)
🏢 Vertiv Group
📍 Pune