Job Description Manufacturing Quality Auditor / Engineer (MQA)-Chennai

Manufacturing Quality Auditor / Engineer (MQA) to support supplier quality assurance and manufacturing process audits at SI factory locations. The role requires solid expertise in machining and special processes, with a focus on driving process compliance, product quality, and supplier improvements.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Conduct manufacturing process audits and product audits at supplier sites

Perform part-to-print verification and critical dimension validation

Evaluate supplier Quality Management Systems (QMS) for compliance

Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective & preventive actions (CAPA)

Assess and monitor sub-tier supplier quality performance

Review manufacturing process flows, inspection systems, and control plans

Ensure compliance with customer specifications and process requirements

Drive supplier capability improvements based on audit findings

Prepare audit reports, scorecards, and improvement plans

Collaborate with cross-functional teams for quality issue resolution





Mandatory Technical Skills: Strong hands-on knowledge and audit experience in:

CNC Machining (Critical)

Anodizing / Surface Treatments (Critical)

Welding Processes

Glass manufacturing (Critical)

Sandblasting

Gluing / Adhesive processes

Injection molding

Casting processes

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / production engineering or equivalent

8–12 years of experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control / Supplier Quality

Strong exposure to shop-floor manufacturing environments

Experience in process audits, product validation, and supplier audits

Core Competencies

Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving and data interpretation skills

Manufacturing Depth: Understanding of end-to-end production processes

Audit Expertise: Ability to identify gaps and drive remediation actions

Communication: Clear verbal and written reporting to stakeholders

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📌 Manufacturing Quality Auditor (Chennai)
🏢 Tech Mahindra
📍 Chennai