In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Define and implement the quality vision, strategy, and objectives aligned with business goals
Lead cross-functional quality initiatives across production, engineering, and supply chain
Oversee and improve QMS and ensure compliant with relevant certifications and audits
Ensure compliance with industry standards (e. g. , RoHS, REACH, CE, UL), customer-specific requirements and ensure customer feedback handling
Maintain and improve QMS documentation, procedures, and controls
Monitor and improve product quality metrics (e. g. , FPY, PPM, COPQ)
Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and external issues
Drive supplier quality development and incoming inspection protocols
Manage and mentor the quality assurance and quality control teams
Build a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement with the team
Interface with key customers on quality matters, audits, and escalations




Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure design-for-quality and process capability
Support Regionalization, localization and recent product development initiatives along with Asia Pacific team for specific site-based developments
Manage stakeholders as per organization structure

Who You Are:

You re a seasoned quality leader with deep experience in manufacturing. You drive compliance, and build high-performing teams. Your balanced technical expertise with strategic vision, ensuring quality is not just maintained but elevated as a business advantage.

For This Role, You Will Need:
10+ years of experience in quality leadership roles within manufacturing, exposure to valves/coils or related components will be an added advantage
Deep knowledge of quality tools (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, Six Sigma, GT&D;)
Proven experience with ISO standards, regulatory audits, and customer quality systems
Solid leadership, communication, and stakeholder

📌 Manager/ Sr Manager Chennai
🏢 Emerson
📍 Chennai