We are currently looking for a lead to manage end to end quality function for all Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic parts and assemblies in a Manufacturing facility which includes involving in design and development stage along with Engineering / R&D, supplier development and quality, incoming quality, in-process quality, customer quality and leading various audits.

Your Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and work closely with engineering/R&D, sourcing, other functions and the suppliers/vendors in various types of part development and approvals.
• Facilitate suppliers in implementing effective systems.
• Review product and process at regular intervals as per approval process to assure consistency during mass production.
• Conduct DFM/DFA
• Establish systems and processes.
• Preparing supplier performance score card, sharing the same, ensuring suitable actions in case of gap.
• Train, coach, mentor related parties for effective and systematic problem solving and prevention.
• Conduct Process and System audit at supplier works and ensure Zero Defect supplies.
• Ensure all incoming parts are inspected and cleared.
• Ensure the assembly line is running smoothly by ensuring the defect free supplies / providing replacement.
• Ensure the stock available at factory stores are free from defects.
• Create the Supplier Quality Flash Reports (SQFR) in line with line, field, incoming inspection complaints and ensure closure.
• Drive “SQM – Supplier Quality Manual requirements” implementation
• Work to prevent non-conformances, customer complaints, concession, deviations and rework alongside Manufacturing/ Engineering and Operations to develop corrective and preventative actions.
• Review product and process quality status and initiate corrective actions.
• Review progress of achievement of parameters consistently in manufacturing
• Ensure the systems and standards are deployed and adhered appropriately.
• Ensure the product and process parameters are inspected at regular interval and initiate appropriate actions to restore the situation in case non-conformance.
• Work closely with Manufacturing team to identify the Root cause analysis for the defects and non-conformance and implement the corrective actions to avoid recurrence.
• Establish quality standards and define the metrics required to assess performance of quality.
• Assist in continuous improvement activities throughout the manufacturing processes ensuring that problems are prevented and that customer requirements are met with any problems resolved effectively.
• Ensure effective internal and external audits Ensure that corrective actions are delivered, and non-compliance issues are resolved on time.
• Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the quality strategy.
• Develop and mentor FTEs and associates for improved effectiveness and efficiency of systems and personnel.
• Train and coach team members in quality tools and techniques for effective and systematic problem solving and prevention.
• Review customer complaints and implement corrective actions. Respond back to field on product & process updates.
• Conduct the root cause analysis on customer complaints.
• Communication to Field teams on Product improvements and Critical Engineering changes to make awareness in the field.
• Closely co-ordinate with Customers / Service / Field team to receive the defective samples from field for analysis.
• Eliminate Customer Complaints by Implementing effective corrective actions.
• Ensure the Customer Quality Complaints’ Corrective actions are sustained.
  
  

Skill Sets/Experience We Require

15+ years’ experience in managing end-to-end Quality function for all Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic parts and assemblies in a Manufacturing facility which includes involving in design and development stage along with Engineering / R&D, supplier development and quality, incoming quality, in-process quality, customer quality and leading various audits (agencies, bodies, customers, suppliers, etc)

Pedigree

• Minimum BE/B Tech (Mechanical / Electrical / Automobile) with additional qualification in quality management programs.