Head - Quality

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control function across supplier base, in-house processes, and customer interface.
• Establish, implement, and sustain quality management systems (QMS) aligned with global OEM requirements.
• Drive supplier quality development programs, including audits, APQP, PPAP, and corrective action management.
• Ensure robust in-process quality controls for machining, assembly, leak testing, and final performance testing.
• Monitor and improve CTQ parameters with strong statistical process control (SPC), Cp/Cpk analysis, and problem-solving.
• Champion digitization and Industry 4.0 quality practices.
• Build strong customer relationships, acting as a key interface for quality performance reviews, issue resolution, and new product quality planning.
• Partner with global stakeholders across multiple countries to align quality processes, reporting, and improvement actions.
• Lead quality planning and validation in NPI projects, ensuring customer requirements, APQP milestones, and PPAP deliverables are met without delays.
• Develop and mentor a young quality team, instilling a culture of ownership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Materials, Sales, and Sourcing to proactively address quality issues and deliver value.
• Lead internal and external audits (ISO, IATF 16949, customer audits)
• Drive a culture of Zero Defect and Lean Quality in the organization.
  

Technical Skill Sets (Must-Have)

• Strong foundation in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001).
• Expertise in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC.
• Proven experience with supplier quality management and customer-facing quality.
• Proficiency in statistical tools (Cp, Cpk, SPC, 8D, root cause analysis, problem-solving techniques).
• Knowledge of precision machining processes, assembly systems, leak/performance testing.
• Experience with digitized measurement systems, traceability solutions, and Industry 4.0 quality practices.
• Familiarity with casting, bearings, seals, gears, and other automotive components.
• Hands-on experience in process audits, layered process audits (LPA), and continuous improvement methodologies (Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean).
• Strong knowledge of NPI processes, APQP milestones, and flawless launch practices.
• Proficiency with quality data analysis tools (Minitab, MS Excel, ERP-based QA modules).
  

Personal Traits (Leadership & Behavioral)

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to mentor, inspire, and build a high-performance team.
• Customer-centric mindset with excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Go-getter attitude with high energy, initiative, and ability to influence stakeholders across functions.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, capable of making data-driven decisions.
• Collaboration skills across functions and geographies - able to align Engineering, Production, Sales, Sourcing, and Materials towards common quality goals.
• Global mindset - adaptable to working with international teams, diverse cultures, and multinational customers.
• Resilient problem-solver with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.