Urgent Hiring Project Quality Engineer / Senior Quality Engineer

Industry : Manufacturing and Electronics

Department: Quality / SEI

Position: Project Quality Engineer / Senior Quality Engineer

Reporting To: Lead Quality – SEI

Technical Reporting: Global QP Process Owner

Location: India

1. Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project Quality Engineer / Senior Quality Engineer to manage and support quality planning activities across product development, new projects, production launches, supplier development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and applicable statutory standards. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders to ensure robust product and process quality from development through series production.

2. Educational Qualification

- Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical / Electrotechnical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Construction/related Technical Engineering
- Additional qualification in Quality Management / Quality Assurance / Process Management will be an advantage.

3. Experience

- 8–10 years of relevant industrial experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience in Project Quality / Quality Planning / Quality Assurance.
- Experience in product development, new product introduction, production launch, supplier quality, and process improvement.

4. Technical Skills & Knowledge

Strong knowledge of

- Quality Core Tools
- APQP
- PPAP
- FMEA – D-FMEA & P-FMEA
- Control Plan
- SPC
- MSA
- ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
- VDA 6.3 Process Auditing
- Problem-solving methodologies:
- 8D
- A3
- Six Sigma
- Root Cause Analysis
- First Article Inspection (FAI)
- Initial Sample Inspection
- Measurement System Analysis and Calibration
- Statistical Process Control
- Supplier Quality and Supplier Audits
- Customer Complaints and Returns
- Quality Planning and Product/Process Qualification
- PPAP for suppliers and customers
- Quality documentation and audit management
- CAQ systems; knowledge of BABTEC is preferred.

5. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Quality Planning & Product Development

- Create and moderate Design FMEA (D-FMEA).
- Create and moderate Process FMEA (P-FMEA).
- Develop and maintain Control Plans.
- Define inspection characteristics and test instructions.
- Develop and implement SPC concepts.
- Manage First Article Inspection (FAI) and initial sample testing.
- Follow up on internal product and process qualification.
- Manage MSA and calibration systems.
- Ensure effective implementation of SPC.
- Update process flow, D-FMEA, P-FMEA,



and Control Plans throughout the product lifecycle.
- Finalize and manage PPAP documentation.

B. Project Quality Management

- Manage quality activities within interdisciplinary projects.
- Ensure effective and efficient product/process launches.
- Support new product introduction and series production activities.
- Identify and prevent potential quality risks during product development.
- Ensure robust and error-free production launches.
- Support execution of the Quality Strategy and Quality Roadmap.
- Coordinate with engineering, production, procurement, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

C. Supplier Quality & Procurement Projects

- Act as sub-project manager for single-part procurement projects.
- Support supplier development, supplier audits, qualification, and release.
- Manage supplier PPAP and quality documentation.
- Monitor supplier performance and improvement actions.
- Support supplier-related quality issues and corrective actions.

D. New Machine & Relocation Projects

- Act as Quality sub-project manager for new machine projects.
- Support preparation and review of machine specifications.
- Participate in FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test).
- Manage quality activities related to machine and process relocation projects.
- Ensure process validation and qualification after implementation.

E. Customer Quality & Problem Solving

- Support customer complaints, returns, and quality issues.
- Lead or support 8D, A3 and root-cause analysis activities.
- Coordinate corrective and preventive actions with relevant departments.
- Monitor effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Support customer-specific quality requirements and satisfaction initiatives.

F. Quality Systems & Audits

- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements.
- Support internal, customer, supplier, and certification audits.
- Conduct/support VDA 6.3 process audits.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain quality documentation and records.
- Support continuous improvement of Quality Planning processes.

G. CAQ / BABTEC

- Create and maintain test plans in the CAQ system (BABTEC).
- Manage Quality Core Tools within BABTEC.
- Support implementation and evaluation of requalification tests.
- Analyze quality data and performance metrics.
- Ensure timely updating and availability of quality-related documentation.





H. Training & Continuous Improvement

- Support quality know-how transfer across departments.
- Conduct/support training on quality standards, tools, and best practices.
- Promote a strong Quality culture throughout the organization.
- Drive continuous improvement of product and process quality.
- Support Lean Management and error-prevention initiatives.

6. Key Performance Areas

- Quality Performance Metrics
- Product & Process Compliance
- Quality Planning
- Lean Management
- Product/Process Launch Effectiveness
- Series Production Support
- Customer Satisfaction
- Supplier Quality Performance
- Audit Compliance
- Continuous Improvement
- Error Prevention and Risk Reduction

7. Key Inputs The role will work based on:

- Corporate Strategy and Code of Conduct
- Quality policies and organizational values
- ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements
- Customer-specific requirements
- Statutory and regulatory requirements
- Customer feedback and satisfaction data
- Supplier performance and evaluation metrics
- Internal and external audit results
- Operational Risk Management initiatives
- Engineering and organizational project roadmaps

8. Key Deliverables / Expected Outcomes

- Error prevention during product development.
- Robust and successful product/process launches.
- Stable and error-free series production.
- Effective implementation of Quality Core Tools.
- Compliance with QMS and customer requirements.
- Improved product and process quality.
- Effective supplier and customer quality management.
- Strong quality performance and customer satisfaction.
- Successful implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

9. Required Behavioral Competencies

- Strong reliability and ownership
- Assertiveness and decision-making ability
- Excellent organizational skills
- Robust analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and precision
- Ability to work under pressure
- Solid follow-up and deadline management
- Good communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global teams

Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate should have 8–10 years of experience in Project Quality / Quality Planning / Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment, with strong hands-on expertise in FMEA, APQP, PPAP, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, 8D, A3, VDA 6.3, ISO 9001 and IATF 16949. Experience with supplier quality, new product launches, machine projects, customer complaints, audits, and BABTEC/CAQ systems will be highly preferred. To Apply: Please share your updated CV at [email protected]

Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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