Job Title - Head - Quality (The incumbent will be in charge of the Quality function in the company) Location: Lonikand, Pune, India Reporting to: Managing Director Experience: 15-20 years Education: Graduate in Engineering (Mechanical / Production / Automotive preferred) Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Head - Quality to lead our Quality function and drive excellence across suppliers, in-house operations, and customer collaboration. This individual will provide strong leadership to a young team, build robust quality systems, and work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure high customer satisfaction and world-class quality standards. As part of a multi-national organization, this role requires a global mindset and the ability to work seamlessly with stakeholders across different countries. Additionally, with New Product Introduction (NPI) being a key driver of organizational growth, the QA Manager will play a critical role in ensuring flawless product launches, working closely with customers and internal teams to embed quality into the NPI lifecycle from design validation through to serial production. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control function across supplier base, in-house processes, and customer interface. - Establish, implement, and sustain quality management systems (QMS) aligned with global OEM requirements. - Drive supplier quality development programs, including audits, APQP, PPAP, and corrective action management. - Ensure robust in-process quality controls for machining, assembly, leak testing, and final performance testing. - Monitor and improve CTQ parameters with strong statistical process control (SPC), Cp/Cpk analysis, and problem-solving. - Champion digitization and Industry 4.0 quality practices. - Build strong customer relationships, acting as a key interface for quality performance reviews, issue resolution, and new product quality planning. - Partner with global stakeholders across multiple countries to align quality processes, reporting, and improvement actions. - Lead quality planning and validation in NPI projects, ensuring customer requirements, APQP milestones, and PPAP deliverables are met without delays. - Develop and mentor a young quality team, instilling a culture of ownership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. - Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Materials, Sales, and Sourcing to proactively address quality issues and deliver value. - Lead internal and external audits (ISO, IATF 16949, customer audits) - Drive a culture of Zero Defect and Lean Quality in the organization. Technical Skill Sets (Must-Have): - Strong foundation in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001). - Expertise in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC. - Proven experience with supplier quality management and customer-facing quality. - Proficiency in statistical tools (Cp, Cpk, SPC, 8D, root cause analysis, problem-solving techniques). - Knowledge of precision machining processes, assembly systems, leak/performance testing. - Experience with digitized measurement systems, traceability solutions, and Industry 4.0 quality practices. - Familiarity with casting, bearings, seals, gears, and other automotive components. - Hands-on experience in process audits, layered process audits (LPA), and continuous improvement methodologies (Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean). - Strong knowledge of NPI processes, APQP milestones, and flawless launch practices. - Proficiency with quality data analysis tools (Minitab, MS Excel, ERP-based QA modules). Personal Traits (Leadership & Behavioral): - Strong leadership presence with the ability to mentor, inspire, and build a high-performance team. - Customer-centric mindset with excellent relationship-building and communication skills. - Go-getter attitude with high energy, initiative, and ability to influence stakeholders across functions. - Analytical and detail-oriented, capable of making data-driven decisions. - Collaboration skills across functions and geographies - able to align Engineering, Production, Sales, Sourcing, and Materials towards common quality goals. - Global mindset - adaptable to working with international teams, diverse cultures, and multinational customers. - Resilient problem-solver with a proactive approach to challenges. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding manufacturing environment. - Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

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