Description:

Job Title: Head Quality.

Location: Tapukara, Rajasthan.

Industry: Leading Automotive Manufacturer.

Eligibility: Only Japanese Nationals Can Apply.

Language Requirement: Native-level Japanese; English preferred.

About the Role:

The Head of Quality will lead the entire quality function for the plant, ensuring adherence to Japanese quality standards, global automotive requirements, and a zero-defect mindset.

The role requires deep understanding of Japanese quality systems and strong collaboration with Japanese auditors, technical teams, and global leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Leadership & Strategy:

- Lead the end-to-end Quality function across the plant: Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supplier Quality, Customer Quality, and Quality Systems.

- Develop and implement quality strategy aligned with Japanese manufacturing philosophy and global quality expectations.

- Build and sustain a robust quality culture focused on defect prevention, process discipline, and continuous improvement.

Quality Assurance & Process Control:

- Oversee quality throughout the production lifecyclefrom incoming inspection to in-process and final inspection.

- Ensure strict compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.

- Establish strong quality gates and reduce defects through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Customer Quality Management:

- Act as the primary interface for customer quality concerns, audits, and visits.

- Lead structured problem-solving using 8D, PDCA, RCA, FMEA, and other Japanese quality tools.

- Work towards achieving zero customer complaints and high customer satisfaction.

Supplier Quality Management:

- Lead supplier audits, approvals, and ongoing performance reviews.

- Drive supplier development initiatives to improve incoming quality.

- Coordinate with Japanese suppliers and global partners for alignment with OEM expectations.

Japanese Coordination & Reporting:

- Collaborate closely with Japanese technical teams, auditors, and management.

- Translate and present quality reports, issues, and improvement plans as required.

- Ensure alignment of Indian plant quality systems with Japanese HQ standards.

Quality Systems & Compliance:

- Own all quality documentation, SOP creation, and audit readiness.

- Lead internal audits, external certification audits, and regulatory compliance.

- Drive continuous improvements through Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, Standardized Work, and TPS-based quality practices.

Team Leadership & Capability Building:

- Lead and mentor a large quality team including managers, engineers, and inspectors.

- Build capability in Japanese quality tools, problem-solving techniques, and process adherence.

- Foster a culture of accountability, discipline, and quality-first mindset.

Key Requirements:

Eligibility:

- Only Japanese Nationals Can Apply.

- Native-level Japanese language; English ability preferred.

Education:

- Tech / B.

- Certifications in quality systems (Six Sigma, TPS, IATF, etc.) preferred.

Experience:

- 15 to 22 years of automotive quality experience at an OEM or Tier-1.

- Must have strong exposure to Japanese quality systems, audits, and global automotive standards.

- Experience working internationally (India or Asia) is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

- Deep understanding of TPS, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, Quality Circles, and Japanese problem-solving methods.

- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-cultural management skills.

- Ability to work in a demanding environment while driving system-level improvements.

- Expertise in 8D, FMEA, RCA, APQP, PPAP, and other automotive quality tools.