Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to lead and manage quality assurance and quality control activities in a mechanical manufacturing environment. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining quality standards, reducing defects, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with customer and industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions across manufacturing operations.
Establish, implement, and maintain quality standards, procedures, and inspection processes.
Monitor incoming, in-process, and final product quality.
Identify quality issues, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implement CAPA.
Handle customer complaints and ensure timely resolution.
Conduct 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis and other problem-solving activities.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and relevant quality standards.
Manage internal, external, customer, and supplier quality audits.
Monitor and improve key quality parameters such as rejection, rework, scrap, PPM and customer complaints.
Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Stores and other departments to resolve quality-related issues.
Develop and monitor Quality Control Plans, SOPs, Inspection Standards and Check Sheets.
Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of measuring and inspection instruments.
Manage supplier quality issues and support supplier development activities.
Train and guide the quality team on inspection methods, quality standards and problem-solving techniques.
Prepare and present quality reports, MIS and performance dashboards to management.
Drive continuous improvement, Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve product quality and process efficiency.

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of Mechanical Manufacturing and Quality Control.
Hands-on experience with RCA, CAPA, 8D, 5 Why and Fishbone Analysis.
Knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings and dimensional inspection.
Experience with measuring instruments such as Vernier, Micrometer, Height Gauge, CMM, etc.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
Good understanding of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA and SPC.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good communication and team-management skills.
Proficiency in MS Excel and quality reporting/MIS.

Education

Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Preferred

Experience in automotive, engineering, fabrication, machining or assembly manufacturing.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma.
Experience handling a team of quality engineers, inspectors and technicians.