Assistant Quality Manager

Job Title: Assistant Quality Manager

Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Reporting To: Quality Manager / Plant Head
Location: Manufacturing Plant

Job Purpose

The Assistant Quality Manager is responsible for supporting the Quality Manager in implementing, maintaining, and improving the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring product quality, customer satisfaction, and compliance with ISO, customer, and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Management System (QMS)

• Assist in implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001, IATF, or customer-specific QMS.
• Prepare, update, and control quality manuals, SOPs, and records.
• Conduct internal audits and coordinate external audits.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented.

2. Incoming, In-Process & Final Inspection

• Supervise incoming raw material inspection.
• Monitor in-process quality checks on production lines.
• Ensure final inspection and product release as per quality standards.

3. Customer Quality Management

• Handle customer complaints and ensure root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Prepare and submit 8D, CAPA, and quality reports to customers.
• Support customer audits and visits.

4. Supplier Quality

• Coordinate with suppliers for quality issues.
• Assist in supplier audits and performance evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with supplier quality standards.

5. Documentation & Records

• Maintain inspection records, test reports, and calibration records.
• Control quality documents as per ISO standards.
• Prepare monthly quality performance reports.

6. Process Improvement

• Analyze quality data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support implementation of quality tools like 5S, Kaizen, SPC, FMEA, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Work with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to reduce defects and rework.

7. Team Supervision

• Guide and train Quality Inspectors and Operators on quality standards.
• Ensure discipline and compliance with quality procedures on the shop floor.

Authority

• Approve or reject material and finished goods as per quality standards.
• Stop production in case of major quality issues.
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Quality Engineering.
• 3–6 years of experience in manufacturing quality.
• Good knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 standards.
• Strong understanding of inspection methods, gauges, and quality tools.
• Ability to prepare reports, SOPs, and audit documentation.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Customer complaint reduction
• Rejection & rework percentage
• Audit compliance
• On-time closure of CAPA
• Supplier quality performance

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹32,000.00 - ₹37,000.00 per month

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person