This role will handle QMS & NPD Quality (QMS_Quality Management System & NPD_New Product Development) for Chennai location and ensure system in place to ensure BW gateway review process in all products.

- Quality Management System

- Develop and establish quality management system procedures for Automotive components.
- Serve as the primary interface for OEM customers (global & India) for all QMS-related matters.
- Coordinate with plant team members on establishing Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001: 2015 & IATF 16949
- Responsible for audit activity including Manufacturing process audit, Internal quality audit (IQA) & co-ordinating with external quality audit for IATF16949 QMS.
- Follow & lead ISO 9001: 2015 & IATF16949-2016 Guidelines
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and OEM-specific requirements.

- QMS & Continuous Improvement

- Implement and sustain core quality tools:
- PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA
- Drive zero-defect mindset and prevention approach.
- Lead problem-solving initiatives using Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen.
- Conduct and drive Layered Process Audits (LPA) and internal audits
- Perform gap analysis and continuous process improvement initiatives across the plant

- Advanced Quality Planning

- Engage in the design, development, manufacturing, and program management activities for new product development projects.
- Drive built-in quality culture rather than inspection-based quality.
- Develop quality assurance documentation to support new product development process and regulatory submissions.
- Single point contact for the PPAP review and submission with customer and get approval.
- Lead investigation and EPC controls, risk assessment - SOP +90 days
- Well versed in reading drawings, and setting up Quality Inspection plans

- Calibration
- Carry out measurement system analysis for gauges /instruments and test equipment.
- Periodic calibration of gauges /instruments and test equipment.
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Work with:





Manufacturing – for process capability and stability

Engineering – for design changes & APQP

Supply Chain – for delivery adherence

Sales/Program teams – for customer commitments

- Support new product launches and smooth industrialization.

- Team Leadership & Governance
- Lead quality engineers, inspectors, and shopfloor teams.
- Drive accountability through daily/weekly reviews and Gemba walks.
- Build strong capability in problem solving and process discipline.
- Foster a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Audit findings, measuring the number and severity of non-conformities discovered during internal and external audits
- Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
- Risk reduction rate, measuring the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies

Number of process improvement initiatives Implemented, measuring the number of improvements made to existing processes

►QMS & NPD - Job Requisition:

BE Mechanical Engineering with 12+ years of experience in QMS & NPD with OEM or Auto ancillary unit.

►Responsible for QMS & NPD – Quality Management System & New Product Development•Develop and establish quality management system procedures.•Serve as the primary interface for OEM customers (global & India) for all QMS-related matters.•Coordinate with plant team members on establishing Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001: 2015 & IATF 16949•Responsible for audit activity including Manufacturing process audit, Internal quality audit (IQA) & co-ordinating with external quality audit for IATF16949 QMS.•Follow & lead ISO 9001: 2015 & IATF16949-2016 Guidelines•Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and OEM-specific requirements•Engage in the design, development, manufacturing, and program management activities for new product development projects.•Drive built-in quality culture rather than inspection-based quality.•Develop quality assurance documentation to support current product development process and regulatory submissions-

📌 Quality Control Specialist (India)
🏢 BorgWarner
📍 India