Job Prospect for a Quality Head- Electric Vehicles (Commercial)- Hyderabad

Role OverviewThe Quality Head is responsible for establishing and driving the overall quality strategy across theplant. The role ensures adherence to customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internalquality benchmarks while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, defect prevention, andoperational excellence.Key Responsibilities1. Quality Strategy & LeadershipDevelop and implement the plant’s quality vision, strategy, and roadmapLead the quality function to achieve zero-defect and zero-customer-complaint goalsAlign quality objectives with overall business and operational goals2. Quality Assurance & ControlEstablish robust quality assurance systems for incoming, in-process, and finished goodsEnsure compliance with industry standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF/TS standardsDrive standardization of quality processes and documentation3. Customer Quality ManagementEnsure adherence to customer-specific requirements (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Control Plans)Handle customer complaints and lead root cause analysis with corrective and preventive actions(CAPA)Maintain strong customer relationships through consistent quality performance4. Supplier Quality ManagementEvaluate and develop supplier quality systemsMonitor supplier performance and implement improvement plansEnsure incoming material quality meets defined specifications5.



Process Quality & Continuous ImprovementDrive process capability improvement and reduce variationLead initiatives like Six Sigma, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and Lean Quality toolsPromote a culture of continuous improvement across all departments6. Audits & ComplianceLead internal and external audits (ISO, customer audits, regulatory audits)Ensure full compliance with statutory, safety, and environmental standardsMaintain all quality certifications and documentation7. Cost of Quality (CoQ) ManagementMonitor and reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) including scrap, rework, and warranty costsAnalyze quality-related data and drive cost optimization initiativesTrack KPIs related to defects, rejections, and customer returns8. Team Leadership & DevelopmentBuild, lead, and mentor the quality team across functions

Conduct training programs on quality tools and systemsDrive performance management, succession planning, and employee engagementQualifications & ExperienceEducation: B.E / B.Tech (Mechanical / Electrical / Production or related field)Experience: 25+ years in manufacturing quality, with at least 5–8 years in a leadership role(preferably automotive or bus manufacturing)Key Skills & CompetenciesStrong knowledge of quality systems and standards (ISO, IATF, etc.)Expertise in quality tools (Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D)Excellent analytical and root cause problem-solving skillsStrong leadership and stakeholder management abilitiesEffective communication and cross-functional coordination

📌 Head of Quality Control (Mumbai)
🏢 R2R Consultants
📍 Mumbai