Head Quality Assurance & Quality Control | Non-Ferrous Manufacturing

Experience: 12-20 Years

Industry: Non-Ferrous Metals Manufacturing

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Quality Head to lead the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) functions for a leading Non-Ferrous Metals manufacturing organization. The role is responsible for driving quality excellence, ensuring compliance with industry standards, strengthening quality systems, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical expertise in metallurgy, quality management systems, process improvement, and audit management within the non-ferrous metals industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Leadership & Strategy:

- Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) teams across manufacturing operations.

- Define and execute the organization's quality strategy aligned with business objectives and customer requirements.

- Drive a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Quality functions.

Quality Management Systems (QMS):

- Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).

- Ensure compliance with ISO, IATF, and other applicable quality standards and customer-specific requirements.

- Establish quality objectives, KPIs, and monitoring mechanisms to improve overall operational performance.

- Drive standardization of quality processes, procedures, and documentation across facilities.

Audit & Compliance Management:

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

- Ensure timely closure of audit findings and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

- Maintain compliance with industry regulations, customer requirements, and quality standards.

- Act as the key point of contact during customer quality assessments and certification audits.

Quality Assurance & Process Improvement:

- Develop and implement robust quality assurance systems to ensure product consistency and reliability.

- Monitor manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for quality enhancement and defect reduction.

- Lead root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Utilize quality tools and methodologies such as Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, MSA, 8D, and Lean Manufacturing principles.

Customer Quality Management:

- Ensure customer quality requirements are effectively understood and implemented.

- Address customer complaints, quality concerns, and warranty-related issues through structured problem-solving methodologies.

- Drive customer satisfaction through proactive quality improvement initiatives.

Operational Excellence:

- Analyze quality metrics, process capability, rejection trends, and customer feedback to improve product performance.

- Lead cost-of-quality reduction initiatives and quality improvement projects.

- Drive defect prevention strategies and process optimization programs.

Required Candidate Profile:

- Must have significant experience in the Non-Ferrous Metals industry.

- Strong educational background in Metallurgical Engineering or Metallurgy.

- Proven experience leading Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions in a manufacturing environment.

- Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO standards, and IATF requirements.

- Strong understanding of metallurgical processes, material quality standards, testing methodologies, and process controls.

- Experience managing customer audits, certification audits, and regulatory compliance requirements.

- Demonstrated success in driving quality improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

- Excellent team leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Mandatory Requirements:

- Experience in Non-Ferrous Metal Manufacturing Industry.

- Metallurgical Engineering / Metallurgy Background.

- Strong expertise in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Quality Management Systems.

- Experience handling ISO/IATF implementation, maintenance, and audits.

Preferred Qualifications:

- B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related discipline.

- Certifications in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, or related fields will be an added advantage.

Key Skills:

- Quality Assurance (QA)

- Quality Control (QC)

- Quality Management System (QMS)

- ISO 9001 / IATF 16949

- Metallurgy & Material Science

- Process Quality Improvement

- Internal & External Audits

- CAPA Management

- Root Cause Analysis

- Customer Quality Management

- Lean Manufacturing

- Six Sigma

- Team Leadership & Development