We have an urgent requirement for Head – Quality Assurance (QA) position with one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world

Below are the Job Details

Key Responsible

- Develop and implement Quality Assurance and Quality Control strategies to ensure world-class product performance.
- Align quality initiatives with the organization’s ISO, AS9100, IATF 16949, and other industry standards.
- Lead the QA/QC team to drive excellence in quality management across all product categories, including electronic components, cable assemblies, precision machining & moulding, and interconnect solutions.
- Work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to meet quality objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Manage incoming material inspections, ensuring compliance with specifications for electronic packaging, cable assemblies, and precision-moulded parts.
- Oversee the quality management system (QMS), ensuring adherence to industry certifications and customer expectations.
- Drive root cause analysis (RCA), corrective actions (CA), and preventive actions (PA) to improve product and process quality.
- Monitor and improve in-process quality performance through statistical process control (SPC), Six Sigma methodologies, and Lean practices.
- Conduct supplier audits, vendor qualification, and development programs to enhance supply chain quality.
- Establish and monitor key quality metrics, including yield, defect rates, rework, cost of poor quality (COPQ), and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure proper calibration and inspection of all measurement instruments and testing equipment.
- Lead initiatives for continuous improvement, digitization, and automation in quality processes.
- Coordinate customer complaints and returns management (RMA process) with efficient resolution strategies.
- Plan and execute internal, customer, and supplier audits to maintain high compliance standards.
- Drive cross-functional quality initiatives across product engineering,



manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

Qualification & Expertise

- Engineering Graduate (preferably in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering).
- Minimum 20 years of experience in Quality Assurance & Quality Control, with at least 10 years in a managerial/leadership role in an connector or electronic manufacturing industry.
- Strong expertise in electronic components, interconnect solutions, cable & wire harness assemblies, and precision machining/moulding.
- Proven experience in product, process, and supplier quality management.
- Hands-on knowledge of IPC standards (IPC 600, IPC 610, IPC 620), electronic packaging, and reliability testing.
- Experience in prototyping, NPI (Current Product Introduction), and mass production quality activities.
- Strong understanding of ISO9001, ISO14001, AS9100, IATF 16949, NADCAP certifications.
- Proficiency in root cause analysis, corrective & preventive actions (RCA/CA/PA), 5S, Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC.
- Excellent analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills to drive high-quality standards.
- Effective communication skills for customer and supplier interactions, training, and quality presentations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- High Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY) and Low Defect Rates.
- Zero Non-Conformances in internal/external audits.
- Timely resolution of supplier and customer quality issues.
- Low stomer Complaints & Rejections, with high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Robust Incoming Material Quality Control (IQC) processes to minimize supplier defects.
- Implementation of Lean, Six Sigma, and Quality Automation initiatives.
- Successful planning and execution of QMS certifications and audits.
- Continuous upskilling and certification of QA/QC team to maintain industry best practices.

CANDIDATES WHO CAN JOIN IN 30 DAYS – MAY APPLY

Age limit upto 50 yrs only

Job Location: Bangalore

Education: Electrical Engineering Graduate (preferably in Electronics Mechanical Engineering

Experience: 20 to 25

📌 Head – Quality Assurance (QA) (India)
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