We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and results-oriented leader with a strong background in steel industry quality systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Knowledge:

- Possess deep technical knowledge of Primary and Secondary steelmaking processes, Continuous Casting, Ingot Casting, and Rolling technologiesespecially for SBQ, Engineering Steels, Stainless Steels, and high-alloy steels.

2. Quality Management:

- Manage quality requirements for melting special steels, super alloys, and stainless steels; exposure to advanced secondary refining methods such as VAR and ESR will be an added advantage.

3. Inspection Techniques:

- Oversee inspection techniques including Ultrasonic Testing, Eddy Current Testing, and MPI.

4. Customer Expectations:

- Ensure adherence to quality expectations of customers from Automotive, Forging, Oil & Gas, and Energy sectors.

5. Operational Coordination:

- Monitor and lead all Quality Assurance activities in coordination with interfacing departments to ensure seamless operations.

6. Process Improvement:

- Drive rejection reduction initiatives and ensure prompt response and resolution of customer complaints and technical queries.

7. Product Development:

- Lead development, qualification, and stabilization of new products, especially special alloy steels.

8. Process Stabilization:

- Monitor, evaluate, and stabilize internal production processes and quality systems across the plant.

9. Certification:

- Ensure zero mix-up of materials, timely clearance, and accurate certification processes.

10. Continuous Improvement:

- Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives across all processes and product lines.

11. Quality Management Systems:

- Ensure adherence to Quality Management Systems such as ISO, TS, IATF, and QC tools.

12. Industry Standards:

- Maintain a strong understanding of National and International Standards relevant to steel and alloy manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will have:

- More than 15 years of experience in Quality Management in steel manufacturing.

- 5+ years of experience heading the Quality function in a large steel plant producing Alloy Steel / Stainless Steel (Cast & Rolled products).

- Experience in Engineering Steels, Special Steels, Super Alloys, Stainless Steels via EAF/Blast Furnace, LRF, VD/RH, VOD/AOD, Continuous Casting, and Ingot Casting routes.

- Strong technical understanding of Metallography, Microstructure, Heat Treatment, NDT, Steelmaking, Failure Analysis, Product Development, SQC, and TQM methodologies.

Competencies Required:

- Strong technical acumen and comprehensive knowledge of steelmaking processes.

- Proven leadership capabilities with effective time management and conflict resolution skills (internal & external).

- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to delegate, problem-solve, and communicate effectively.

- Strong team-building, decision-making, and people management skills.