Job Title : Lead - Quality (Quality Assurance & Control) Designation : Manager - Quality Location : Bhopal Experience : 8+ years in quality management, with a minimum of 5 years in heavy fabrication and transformer tank manufacturing. Education : B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering Certifications: Certified Lead Auditor (ISO 9001:2015) and NDT Level II certification in UT/RT Key Responsibilities •Develop and Maintain QMS: Establish, implement, and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards and other relevant certifications. •Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all fabrication, welding, inspection, and testing procedures adhere to national and international standards, and specific customer requirements. •Audit Management: Lead and manage all internal, external, customer, and third-party audits. Drive closure of all Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) arising from audits or non-conformances. •Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs): Oversee the preparation, approval, and rigorous execution of detailed ITPs for all stages of tank fabrication, including cutting, bending, welding, sand/shot blasting, and painting/surface treatment. •Material Quality: Manage Incoming Quality Control (IQC) for all raw materials (e.g., steel plates, sections, pipes) and bought-out items (e.g., valves, accessories) to ensure they meet specifications and have proper Mill Test Certificates (MTCs). •Welding and Fabrication: Directly supervise welding quality control, ensuring compliance with Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Welder Qualification Records (WQR/WPQR). Oversee Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities (DP, UT, Radiography) and final dimensional inspections. •Pressure and Leak Testing: Be responsible for hydrostatic pressure testing, vacuum tests, and leak tests of transformer tanks as per design and customer specifications. •Surface Treatment: Ensure the quality of surface preparation (shot/sand blasting) and the final painting system (adherence, DFT checks) as per required standards and paint specifications. •Data Analysis: Monitor and analyse key quality metrics, including 5 Whys, rework cost, and cost of poor quality (COPQ). •Problem Solving: Lead cross-functional teams using structured methodologies like Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 8D, and FMEA to investigate major internal and external non-conformities and customer complaints. •Improvement Initiatives: Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen etc to reduce defects and scrap and increase process efficiency. •Team Management: Train, mentor, and lead the team of quality engineers and QC inspectors. •Customer and Vendor Interaction: Act as the primary technical point of contact for customer quality inspections and sign-offs. Work closely with the supply chain team to establish and improve supplier quality assurance (SQA). •Inter-Departmental Coordination: Collaborate with Production, Planning, Engineering, and Design teams to embed quality processes from the initial design stage through to final dispatch. Skills 8+ years of experience in quality assurance/control, with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial role within a heavy fabrication, transformer tank manufacturing environment. In-depth, practical working knowledge of Indian and international fabrication standards (IS, IEC, ASME, AWS/ISO welding codes). •Experience in welding technology, NDT methods, and industrial painting/surface preparation. •Strong knowledge of the ISO 9001:2015 standard and audit management. Competencies •Strong Leadership and People Management: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a technical team. •Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Expertise in statistical analysis and structured problem-solving (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys). •Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to documentation, inspection reports, and process adherence. •Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi, capable of effective communication with customers, auditors, and shop-floor personnel. •Result-Orientated: Proven track record of successfully reducing Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and improving quality metrics. Interested candidates please share your resume on below email ID :- snehal.desai@kryfs.com Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to ₹900,000.00 per year Work Location: In person