Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced QA In-Process Head to lead and manage the in-process quality function for plastic injection moulding operations. The candidate will be responsible for overall process quality, team management, rejection control, customer requirements and continual improvement.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the QA In-Process team and manage day-to-day quality activities.
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.
- Ensure quality of products throughout the plastic injection moulding process.
- Monitor and control process rejection, rework, scrap and customer complaints.
- Ensure implementation of Control Plan, PFMEA, Work Instructions and Inspection Standards.
- Review and approve first-piece inspection and process start-up approval.
- Monitor critical process parameters and ensure adherence to defined standards.
- Drive Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, Fishbone, CAPA and Corrective Actions.
- Implement and monitor Poka-Yoke and process improvement activities.
- Coordinate with Production, Tool Room, Maintenance and Development teams for quality issues.
- Monitor PPM, rejection %, rework %, FPY and other quality KPIs.
- Ensure proper calibration and availability of measuring and testing instruments.
- Lead quality improvement projects to reduce rejection and improve process capability.




- Handle internal, customer and certification audits related to process quality.
- Conduct training and skill development programs for QA inspectors and production personnel.
- Prepare and review daily, weekly and monthly quality performance reports.
- Ensure proper documentation and traceability of quality records.
- Support new product development, trial and process validation activities.

Required Skills

- Robust knowledge of Plastic Injection Moulding Process & Quality.
- Good knowledge of IATF 16949, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA and PPAP.
- Knowledge of 7 QC Tools, 8D, CAPA, RCA and Poka-Yoke.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Good knowledge of inspection and measuring instruments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Good knowledge of MS Excel and quality reporting.

Preferred Candidate

- Experience in Automotive Plastic Injection Moulding.
- Experience in handling a large QA team.
- Experience with OEM / Tier-1 customer requirements.

Contact Details

Contact Person: Dhanashri Patil
Phone: 02135 615811
Email: [email protected]

Kumar Elastomech Pvt. Ltd.
Chakan MIDC, Mahalunge, Pune,

Maharashtra 410 501.

📌 QA In-Process Head (Pune)
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