Assistant Manager - OEM Process Quality

Objective: As the Assistant Manager OEM Process Quality, you will support supplier quality assurance, new product development, lab validation, and quality system improvements. You will play a key role in ensuring product reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement across OEM parts and processes. Key responsibilities: Assist in planning and conducting supplier audits , incoming inspections, and process capability evaluations. Monitor and analyze supplier quality performance (PPM, NCRs) and coordinate corrective & preventive actions (CAPA). Support New Product Development (NPD) activities through quality documentation such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plans. Collaborate with R&D, Purchase, and Production teams to validate new components and ensure successful product launches. Coordinate lab testing of components and raw materials as per specifications and assist in preparing validation reports. Ensure lab equipment calibration, data accuracy, and compliance with internal and external testing standards. Conduct internal audits and support compliance with ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 standards. Support root cause analysis and implement process improvements to eliminate quality issues and reduce defects. Maintain documentation related to QMS, supplier scorecards, quality KPIs, and audit records. Experience and Qualification: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering or equivalent technical field. 58 years of experience in OEM / automotive / electrical industry with exposure to supplier quality and process quality. Hands-on knowledge of quality tools : APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, 8D, and CAPA. Familiar with component manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, and assembly. Understanding of lab testing standards , measurement systems, and statistical quality control. Experience working with quality systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and internal auditing processes.