Position Overview
· Designation: QA Manager (QMS & Compliance)
· Department: Quality Assurance & Compliance
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Location:
SWOP Engineering Pvt. Ltd., 55, Keevalur Road, Thandalam Village, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu – 602105
· Reporting To: Head of Operations / Management
· Experience Required: 8+ Years (with a minimum of 3 years acting as Management Representative / MR)
· Education Qualification: B.
E. / B.
Tech in Mechanical Engineering
· Compensation (CTC): ₹18,00,000 – ₹24,00,000 per annum (18 – 24 LPA)
· Transportation: Self-arranged conveyance
· Joining: Immediate to early joiners preferred Role Summary We are seeking a seasoned QA Manager (QMS & Compliance) to champion quality management systems, audit readiness, and technical compliance across our manufacturing and servicing operations in critical well-control and pressure-control equipment. Serving as the Management Representative (MR), this role is accountable for defining, deploying, and maintaining robust QMS frameworks in compliance with ISO 9001 and API Spec Q1 standards. The QA Manager will direct quality governance across all internal departments, interface with regulatory auditors, clients, and suppliers, and lead continuous improvement to uphold zero-defect and compliance mandates. Core Responsibilities
· Define, deploy, and govern end-to-end Quality Management System (QMS) processes across all engineering, production, assembly, and testing workflows.
· Collaborate with cross-functional department heads to design, standardize, and enforce compliant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).




· Lead organizational awareness and technical execution of ISO 9001 and API Spec Q1 / API product standards across the shop floor and leadership levels.
· Conduct regular internal training on QMS documentation, product specifications, API compliance requirements, and customer-specific quality guidelines.
· Maintain and control the complete suite of QMS documentation, including Quality Manuals, Procedures, Quality Plans (QAP), Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), and calibration records.
· Ensure full audit readiness for third-party registrar audits, API audits, customer surveillance assessments, and statutory verifications.
· Lead and mentor the QA/QC team, managing daily task allocation, shift planning, resource budgeting, and technical skill development.
· Conduct structured performance reviews and appraisals for quality engineering and inspection personnel.
· Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, third-party inspection agencies (TPIAs), and vendors regarding quality discrepancies, complaints, and audits.
· Facilitate customer quality audits, transparent technical queries, and manage supplier quality qualification and audits.
· Monitor and analyze quality metrics (scrap rates, rework costs, non-conformance reports [NCRs], customer complaints).
· Lead comprehensive 8D, 5-Why,



and Fishbone root-cause investigations to institute preventive and corrective action (CAPA) programs.
· Consolidate quality KPIs, internal audit findings, supplier performance data, and corrective actions for formal presentation at Management Review Meetings (MRM).
· Deliver actionable recommendations to executive management to drive operational excellence, cost-of-quality reduction, and continuous process enhancements.
· Ensure all manufacturing outputs, pressure tests, and inspection protocols satisfy API product requirements and specific Oil & Gas client specifications. Candidate Profile & Qualifications
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Education:
B.
E. / B.
Tech in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
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Experience:
• 8+ years of total experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Systems within heavy manufacturing, fabrication, precision machining, or Oil & Gas equipment manufacturing setups.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrable experience serving as a Management Representative (MR) for ISO 9001 and API Q1 environments.
• Technical Expertise:
• In-depth understanding of API Spec Q1 (Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for Manufacturing Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry).
• Familiarity with well-control and pressure-control equipment (BOPs, Kill & Choke Manifolds, valves) is a distinct advantage.
• Certified ISO 9001 / API Q1 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor credentials preferred.
• Proficient in quality core tools (FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, CAPA/8D).

📌 Quality Assurance Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 SWOP Engineering
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