Head of Quality

Job Brief:

We are seeking an experienced Head of Quality to lead the entire quality function for our Masteralloys, Castalloys, and Aluminium Billet division. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in the metals industry, with expertise in NABL accreditation, aerospace quality (AS9100D) processes, and managing metallurgical & mechanical testing laboratories. The candidate should have atleast 7+ years experience in Aluminium industry.

This role involves managing the QA laboratory (ICP-OES, LECO ONH/CS, Spark Spectrometer, and mechanical testing equipment) while also leading Process Quality Control engineers & Quality Assurance Engineers responsible for ensuring AS9100D compliant processes on the production floor and loading/unloading operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage the entire QA, QC and Process Control team, including laboratory personnel and shop Engineers.
2. Ensure AS9100D compliant quality processes, quality management system and documentation are implemented and strictly followed on the production floor and loading/unloading areas, maintaining full traceability.
3. Oversee the metallurgical & mechanical testing laboratory, ensuring accurate chemical and mechanical validation of raw materials, in-process materials, and final products.
4. Drive NABL accreditation and maintain ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, including documentation, calibration, and internal audits.
5. Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and quality manuals for all QA/QC operations.
6. Plan and execute internal, external, customer, and certification audits (AS9100D, ISO 9001, NABL, and aerospace OEM audits).
7. Ensure complete documentation and traceability of heat numbers, batch test certificates, and inspection records as per aerospace and defense requirements.
8. Mentor and train engineers and shop floor inspectors to ensure 100% adherence to aerospace quality standards.
9. Investigate non-conformances, quality rejections, and process deviations, leading root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
10. Work closely with production teams to validate new alloys, optimize processes, and ensure product consistency.
11. Implement statistical quality control (SQC) methods, SPC tools, and continuous improvement initiatives.
12. Prepare regular quality reports, KPIs, and improvement action plans for senior management review.
13. Drive readiness for NADCAP certification and other aerospace-specific quality approvals.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Metallurgy / Materials Science / Metallurgical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in quality assurance and control in the metals/alloys manufacturing industry.
• In depth knowledge of AS9100D aerospace quality management system & documentation, ISO/IEC 17025, NABL accreditation processes, and lab management.
• Hands on experience in managing Quality engineers and laboratory.
• Proven ability to lead QA engineers and shop floor inspectors to ensure compliance with production and dispatch quality requirements.
• Familiarity with NADCAP certification and its implementation is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills with the ability to interface with auditors, customers, and certification agencies.
• Excellent knowledge of traceability systems, quality documentation, and aerospace material qualification procedures.

Willing to relocate to Mangaon, Maharashtra for this role