Asst. Manager XUV TCF MQA

Key Resposinilities & Deliverables :

1. Defect Management: Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for in-line and end-of-line defects.

2. Process /Product Audits: Conduct regular audits of assembly processes and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs). Ex. Torque, EST, Poka Yoke, Master Checker , 1D audits

3. Team Leadership: Manage a team of quality engineers and inspectors; provide training and performance feedback.

4. Customer Interface: Act as the point of contact for customer quality concerns and warranty feedback related to TCF.

5. Data Analysis: Analyze quality metrics (FTBO, RPT, COPQ, RFI, NOVA C, FRC) and initiate improvement projects.

6. Compliance: Ensure alignment with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and other relevant quality management systems.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with production, logistics, PVT, SQA, BIW, PQA and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and improve product integrity.

8. . Implement NFF initiatives improvements at TCF for delivering targets of Offline RPT, ONline RPT, ZDWS.

9. Partnership with all Stakeholders (SQA, Mfg. , PVT, Design, SCM, PQA) to deliver better mfg. quality

10. Drive and meet targets for KPI & reduction in COPQ drive.

11. Mfg. Quality Improvement ( systemic closure of actions, Rework Management, Z & E Stage, SPC, Preventive Maintenance, Operator defects & manpower deployment, dexterity, HSPPD, FTR & change management, Zero tolerance drive for Torque issues, MCAR, Yard Management, Horizontal deployment & standardization)

5 to 8 years of experience in automotive quality assurance

Expertise includes CMM operations , metrology , GD&T , blueprint reading , applications of six-sigma tools . Understanding of BIW structures welding processes, and regulatory compliance standards such as IATF16949 and ISO 9001. Recognized for leading cross-functional quality teams to improve First Time Right Quality metrics and reduce warranty issues, ensuring customer delight from development to post-production.