Role Purpose:
Lead quality system implementation and process quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with IATF 16949 requirements, achieve First Time Right (FTR), and build a strong quality culture across manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Implement and sustain Quality Management Systems (QMS) in line with IATF 16949 and customer requirements.
• Conduct System, Process, Product, and Layered Process Audits; drive timely closure of audit findings.
• Manage incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities to ensure product conformity.
• Lead development and deployment of PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Drive defect prevention, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure effective implementation of APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, and other quality core tools.
• Promote First Time Right (FTR), Zero Defect mindset, and reduction of rejection, rework, and scrap.
• Build quality awareness through training, coaching,



and employee engagement initiatives.
• Monitor key quality KPIs such as PPM, FTR, Customer Complaints, Audit Scores, and COPQ.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supplier Quality teams to improve process capability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience:
• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• 12-15 years of experience in Quality Systems, Process Quality, or Manufacturing Quality in the automotive/auto-component industry.
• Robust knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and problem-solving methodologies.

Key Competencies:
• Quality Systems & Auditing
• Process Control & Defect Prevention
• Root Cause Analysis
• Continuous Improvement
• Leadership & Team Development
• Customer Focus & Quality Mindset

📌 Manager - Quality (Jhagadia)
🏢 Brakes India
📍 Jhagadia