Deputy Manager - Quality Assurances

Role Purpose

quality culture

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities (Quality Leadership & Excellence)

• Defect Minimization Driver:

  Act as the direct driver to

  minimize rework and eliminate rejection

  rates by enforcing strict process control and quality standards.

• Problem Solving Ownership:

  Lead and manage the formal

  8D analysis

  process for all internal, supplier, and customer-related quality issues, ensuring implementation of permanent solutions.

• Quality Culture Implementation:

  Design and implement a robust

  Quality Culture

  across all departments, promoting accountability, ownership, and a zero-defect mindset.

• Systems & Compliance:

  Develop and maintain the

  Quality Management System (QMS)

  (ISO/IATF), leading all preparations and representation for client audits, third-party inspections, and certifications.

• Continuous Improvement:

  Own and drive

  continual improvement activities

  for the QA function and the overall plant, using data to reduce variability and enhance process capability.

• MIS Ownership:

  Take complete ownership of the

  Management Information System (MIS)

  for the plant, providing timely, accurate quality performance dashboards, analysis, and reports to the management.

• Team Development & Guidance:

  Train, guide, and lead the Quality team

  for skill development and process expertise, mentoring them to become proactive quality partners.

• APQP & Lifecycle Management:

  Support and manage all quality assurance activities for new product launches, including

  APQP and PPAP

  documentation and execution.

• External Representation:

  Participate in various industry competitions and forums

  to represent the organization, demonstrating our commitment to world-class manufacturing standards.

Candidate Profile (Experience & Education)

• Education:

  BE / B.Tech / Diploma in

  Mechanical Engineering

  .

• Experience:

  812 years

  in Quality Assurance, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial capacity within an IATF-certified automotive supplier.

• Skills:

• In-depth, proven knowledge of

  8D methodology

  , QA core tools (FMEA, SPC, MSA), and robust systems implementation (

  IATF 16949

  ). Excellent customer handling skills and proven auditing experience.
• Strong analytical skills for MIS preparation and data-driven decision-making.
• Marathi Speaking is must