Assistant Manager - Quality Lab

Assistant Manager – Quality Lab

Location: Sahibabad, Ghaziabad
Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Reports To: Quality Manager
Industry: Plastic Components / Automotive / Moulding

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly experienced and results-driven Assistant Manager – Quality Lab to oversee the quality laboratory operations at our Sahibabad, Ghaziabad facility. The ideal candidate should bring 10 to 12 years of experience in quality assurance within the plastic component, automotive, or moulding industry, with a strong educational background in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.

Key Responsibilities:Laboratory Management:

• Lead and supervise daily operations of the quality lab, ensuring accurate testing of plastic raw materials, in-process components, and finished products.
• Ensure all testing is performed in compliance with relevant international standards (ISO, ASTM, BIS).
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab instruments like MFI tester, UTM, HDT/Vicat, DSC, TGA, Moisture Analyzer, etc.

Quality Systems and Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, COAs, calibration records, and SOPs.
• Participate in internal and external audits, addressing non-conformities with corrective actions.

Product and Process Support:

• Conduct testing for new product development and support PPAP/APQP activities.
• Analyze customer complaints, perform root cause analysis, and implement CAPA.
• Collaborate with production and R&D teams to ensure product quality at all stages.

People & Training:

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of lab technicians and inspectors.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in the lab and across QA processes.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• B.Tech in Chemical Engineering / Polymer Technology / Plastics
• OR M.Sc. in Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry / Polymer Science
• Experience:
• 10–12 years in Quality Lab in plastic components, automotive parts, or moulding industry

Key Skills:

• Deep knowledge of plastics testing methods and instruments
• Proficient in IATF 16949 tools: APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA, 8D
• Strong documentation and audit preparation skills
• Ability to lead and develop quality lab teams
• Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems (SAP or similar)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Fixed shift

Work Location: In person