Key Responsibilities
1. Manufacturing Quality Assurance
• Oversee quality assurance activities across body, paint, assembly, battery, and vehicle integration processes.
• Ensure robust process control, quality gates, and error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) are in place.
• Monitor and improve KPIs such as FPY, defect rate, warranty claims, and customer quality indicators. 2. Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
• Lead structured problem-solving using 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, PDCA methodologies.
• Drive root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions for internal and customer issues.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. 3. Supplier & Incoming Quality Support
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality and Purchasing teams to ensure part quality compliance.
• Support supplier audits, APQP, PPAP approval, and change management activities.
• Manage escalation and containment for supplier quality issues affecting production. 4. New Model & Change Management
• Support new model launch activities, engineering changes, and process modifications from a quality perspective.
• Ensure quality readiness for SOP, ramp-up, and mass production.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to mitigate quality risks during project phases. Qualifications & Experience




• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, Industrial, or related field).
• Masters degree or Quality certifications are an advantage. Experience
• Minimum 12 years of experience in quality assurance within automotive manufacturing or EV industry.
• At least 35 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Experience working in mass production, new model launch, and multi-national environments. Professional Knowledge & Skills
• Solid knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC.
• Solid understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and quality control systems.
• Proficient in data analysis, reporting, and quality KPIs.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Language & IT Skills
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); Tamil is an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with QMS or MES systems is a plus. Key Competencies
• Customer focus & quality mindset
• Leadership and decision-making
• Analytical and structured thinking
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Continuous improvement orientation

📌 Quality Assurance Manager (Thoothukudi)
🏢 VINFAST
📍 Thoothukudi