Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
(Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
Master’s degree in (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
Additional certifications in Quality
Management, Lean, or Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) are preferred.
Must have wide knowledge about
Quality Standards and certification audit like ISO 9001/IATF/AS9100
Years of Experience
Minimum 15 years of experience in Quality roles within manufacturing
or engineering environments.
Proven experience in a Quality Manager or senior quality leadership role,
preferably in a growing or current manufacturing facility.
Position Summary
The Quality Manager is a key site leadership role responsible for
establishing, implementing, and continuously improving the Quality Management
System (QMS) for the Chennai manufacturing facility.
This role provides hands -on leadership across manufacturing,
engineering, and supply chain functions to ensure high -quality standards,
regulatory compliance, and defect prevention. The position drives a culture
of right -first -time delivery, structured problem -solving, and continuous
improvement aligned with the organization’s global quality strategy.
Roles
& Responsibilities:
1. Quality
Leadership & Culture
- Act as the site quality leader, setting
standards for quality, consistency, and accountability.
- Drive a prevention -based quality culture
through structured problem -solving and data -driven decision -making.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering,
and SCM teams to ensure quality is embedded across all processes.
- Provide regular reporting on quality
performance to senior leadership.
2. Quality
Management System (QMS)
- Establish, implement,
and maintain the
site QMS in line with ISO 9001 and applicable standards.
- Manage document control, record
management, and internal audit processes.
- Oversee nonconformance management and
corrective/preventive action systems.
- Ensure scalability of QMS from initial
setup to full production.
3. Audits &
Compliance
- Lead external certification, regulatory,
and customer audits.
- Manage internal audit programs and ensure
timely closure of findings.
- Ensure compliance requirements are
integrated into operational and supplier processes.
4. Supplier Quality
& SCM Coordination
- Act as the primary quality interface for
Supply Chain Management.
- Oversee supplier qualification, audits,
and performance evaluation.
- Manage supplier nonconformances and
corrective actions.
- Support supplier selection, sourcing
decisions, and performance reviews.
- Drive supplier development initiatives to
improve quality, delivery, and cost.
5. Manufacturing
& Production Quality
- Provide quality engineering support for
production setup, ramp -up, and steady -state operations.
- Ensure implementation of process controls,
work instructions, and inspection systems.
- Support resolution of production issues
impacting yield, scrap, and downtime.
6. Nonconformance
& Continuous Improvement
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and ensure
effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Manage internal and customer
nonconformances.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
using Lean and data -driven methodologies.
- Reduce cost of quality (CoQ) and recurring
defects.
7. Team Leadership
& Development
- Build and lead a high -performing quality
team.
- Set objectives, provide coaching,
and
manage team performance.
- Ensure capability development and
scalability of the quality function.
Requirements
Tools &
Technical Requirements
1. Tools and
Technologies
- Quality Systems: QMS platforms, document
control systems
- Audit Tools: Internal audit management
systems
- Quality Tools: SPC, CAPA systems, root
cause analysis tools (8D, Fish bone, 5 Why)
- Data & Reporting: Excel, Power BI or
similar reporting tools
- Manufacturing Quality Tools: Inspection
and testing systems, calibration tools
2. Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality
management systems
- Experience in supplier quality management
and audits
- Expertise in root cause analysis and
corrective action methodologies
- Understanding of manufacturing processes
and quality control systems
- Knowledge of compliance, regulatory
standards, and audit requirements
- Experience in continuous improvement
methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
3. Soft Skills /
Competencies
- Strong leadership and influencing skills
- Analytical and problem -solving
capabilities
- Effective communication and stakeholder
management
- High attention to detail and quality focus
- Ability to work cross -functionally in a
dynamic environment
- Data -driven decision -making mindset
Authority
- Own and manage the site Quality Management
System
- Lead quality audits, compliance, and
certification activities
- Approve quality processes, standards, and
corrective actions
- Drive supplier quality decisions in
coordination with SCM
- Manage quality team structure,
performance, and development
- Escalate critical quality risks and
compliance issues to leadership
Benefits
- Salary - Best in Industry
- Family Medical Insurance
- Exposure to the latest technology and work with young team
- Work with Global team
📌 Quality Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Leading
📍 Chennai
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