Company: Deccan Enterprises Private Limited

Company Description: Deccan Enterprises Private Limited is a leading manufacturer in India’s power transmission sector, specializing in 765kV HVAC and 800kV HVDC composite insulators and advanced transmission solutions. As India’s largest manufacturer of composite insulators, Deccan serves customers across 35+ countries, supporting grid reliability, renewable energy integration, and infrastructure development. As a Great Place to Work® Certified organization, Deccan is committed to fostering an employee-centric workplace built on growth, collaboration, and continuous learning, where attitude and aptitude are valued above formal qualifications and prior experience.

Role Description: We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Quality Manager / Senior Quality Manager to lead the Quality function at our manufacturing facility. The role involves ensuring consistent product and process quality, compliance with IEC/IS standards, effective implementation of the Integrated Management System (IMS), customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical expertise, hands-on manufacturing quality experience, and the ability to independently lead audits, resolve quality issues, and drive process improvements.

Location: Hyderabad

Mode of Work: 100% In-Office (On-Site)

Experience:

Manager – Quality: 8–12 Years

Senior Manager – Quality: 10–15 Years

Key Responsibilities:

- Product & Process Quality:

- Manage incoming, in-process, and final quality inspection of FRP rods, silicone compounds, metal end fittings, and finished composite insulators.
- Establish and maintain Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Control Plans, SOPs, and work instructions.
- Monitor critical process parameters in silicone moulding, crimping, assembly, and finishing,



implementing Statistical Process Control (SPC) for key characteristics.
- Ensure routine, sample, and acceptance testing in accordance with IEC 61109, IEC 62217, IEC 62231, IEC 61952, and customer specifications.
- Conduct supplier audits, evaluate supplier performance, and drive supplier quality development.

- Laboratory & Testing:

- Ensure calibration, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and traceability of all inspection, measuring, and testing equipment.
- Oversee mechanical and electrical testing activities, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Experience with NABL laboratory accreditation is an added advantage.

- Integrated Management System (IMS) & Audits:

- Lead implementation and maintenance of IMS covering ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, including document control, records, management reviews, and compliance.
- Plan and conduct periodic internal audits as per the annual audit schedule, ensuring timely closure of non-conformities with effective corrective actions.
- Lead certification body surveillance and recertification audits, targeting zero major non-conformities.
- Independently manage customer audits, vendor approval audits, and inspections by utilities, EPC contractors, and international customers.

- Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement:

- Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, Pareto, FMEA, and Poka-Yoke, ensuring effective implementation and verification of CAPA.
- Handle customer complaints and field failures, ensuring timely investigation, corrective action,



and closure.
- Monitor and analyse quality KPIs, including rejection rates, rework, First Pass Yield (FPY), PPM, customer complaints, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
- Conduct monthly quality performance reviews and present findings and improvement plans to management.
- Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Purchase, and Engineering teams to reduce defects, improve process capability, and strengthen overall product quality.

Qualifications & Experience:

- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a reputed institution.
- Manager: 8–12 years of experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control in manufacturing.
- Senior Manager: 10–15 years of experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control in manufacturing.
- Automotive component manufacturing quality experience is preferred.
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is mandatory. ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 Internal Auditor certification is preferred.
- Proven experience independently managing customer audits, certification audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Robust hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical testing equipment.

Key Skills & Technical Competencies:

- Six Sigma methodologies: DMAIC, DFSS, and structured process improvement.
- Statistical Process Control (SPC): Cp, Cpk, Process Sigma, and process capability analysis.
- Core Quality Tools: RCA, Fishbone Diagram, FMEA, PFMEA, CAPA, PPAP, 8D, 5 Why, and Poka-Yoke.
- Advanced Excel proficiency, including data analysis, Pivot Tables, quality dashboards, and MIS reporting.
- Equipment calibration, MSA, measurement traceability, and test result analysis.
- Strong understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and applicable IEC/IS standards.
- Strong leadership, analytical thinking, technical problem-solving, cross-functional coordination, and communication skills.

📌 Manager / Senior Manager – Quality (Hyderabad)
🏢 Deccan Enterprises
📍 Hyderabad