Assistant Manager Quality

Job Title: Assistant Manager Quality

Division/Company/Entity: ASSA ABLOY (SMI)

Location: Jamnagar

Department: Quality

Reports to: Manager - Quality

Does this job have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Number of reports: 10

Region of reports: Jamnagar

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for in process quality checking of various divisions such as Grinding & Buffing, Electroplating, Satin, Lacquer, Press Shop, Paint Shop, Pressure Zinc Die-casting and Machine Shop and provide support within Operations as far as resolutions on various Quality issues.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Quality Management & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, BIS and other relevant standards.
• Lead internal and external audits.
• Develop and maintain control plans, FMEAs, and other quality documentation.
• Monitor and report on KPIs like PPM, scrap and rework.

Problem Solving & Corrective Actions

• Identify root causes of quality issues and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Lead Internal & External CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) processes.
• Stop production when unacceptable goods or processes are identified.

Process Improvement

• Apply Six Sigma, Lean, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Conduct product and process audits.
• Support new product introductions and ensure robust quality planning.

Supplier & Customer Interaction

• Manage supplier quality performance and coordinate issue resolution.
• Interface with customers regarding quality concerns and audits.
• Ensure customer-specific requirements are met.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, production, and procurement.
• Lead quality-related projects and initiatives.

Skills & Abilities Required:

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in SPC, MSA, FMEA, PPAP, APQP.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with metrology tools like Profile Projector, Hardness Tester and other testing equipments.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and team collaboration capabilities.

Education Qualification & Experience required:

• Graduate in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 3 Years of experience Or
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of experience
• Preferred experience of working in an Automotive/Architectural hardware industry

About ASSA ABLOY

Every day we help billions of people from all around the world feel safe, secure and experience a more open world. It’s our 49,000 people in 70 different countries who make this happen, we are proud to be a dynamic and inclusive organization. We are the global leader in access solutions and our innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. We are looking for candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. As a part of our people’s development strategy, we encourage both internal and external applicants! Apply today!

Lets create a safer and a more open world – together!