Overview:

The Quality Lead, Engine Assembly and Test is responsible for overseeing the manufacturing process and improve the first time right products and meet the industry standards. This role requires a leader with deep technical knowledge in diesel engine manufacturing, testing and Lean Six Sigma principles.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage the quality team, ensuring the manufacturing processes are targeted to achieve consistent products and meet the customer requirements working closely with the appropriate cross functional team members such as Design, Manufacturing Engineering and operations
- Develop and implement strategies to enforce quality control policies, procedure and systems
- Conduct regular process and product audits to ensure compliance with the quality standards and regulations
- Analyse quality data and identify improvement areas and drive corrective actions
- Develop and sustain a culture that encourages operator initiatives to improve process and product quality
- Prepare and present regular reports to the senior leadership team regarding manufacturing metrics, actions, challenges and improvement
- Conduct a process benchmark analysis and help the factory to be leaner, smarter and effective




- Leverage MES and ERP systems to make data oriented decision and improve predictability in the process
- Oversee quality audits, process documentation, product inspections and testing to ensure that the value chain meets the customer requirements
- Champion the culture of continuous improvement, change and quality management
- Stay up to date with the latest trends in quality management systems, customer quality assurance methodologies and regulatory requirements

Skills:

- Knowledge on diesel engines with mechanical and common rail fuel systems
- Knowledge on engine testing, emission and performance
- Knowledge on automotive electronics, sensors, actuators and control systems
- Hands on experience in PFMEA, Control plan, Process capability, DOE, Lean technique
- Disciplined problem resolution techniques such as FTA, Six Sigma, 8D
- Exceptional problem solving and decision-making capabilities
- Proficiency in quality management software and ERP systems

Education & Experience:

- Bachelor’s in engineering with 15 years of experience
- Min 10 years of experience in diesel engine manufacturing
- Position : Manager / Sr Manager
- CTC : 15Lakhs depending on Qualification & Experience
- Reporting to : Divisional Manager (Plant quality Head)

📌 Manufacturing Quality Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Simpson u0026amp; Co.
📍 Chennai