Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end quality management for Traction Motor, Magneto, and Electrical manufacturing processes.
• Ensure adherence to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Lead customer complaint resolution through 8D, CAPA, 7 QC Tools, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Manage incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Drive APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plan, and Process Audit implementation.
• Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives and conduct supplier audits.
• Monitor quality KPIs including PPM, COPQ, Warranty Claims, Rejections, FTQ, and Customer Satisfaction.
• Support NPD, localization, and product launch activities.
• Ensure calibration management and metrology compliance.
• Lead quality improvement projects through Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Develop and mentor plant quality team members.

Desired Candidate Profile

• BE/B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
• 1015 years of experience in Automotive/EV manufacturing.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a Lead Quality / Plant Quality role.
• Experience in Traction Motor, BLDC Motor, Magneto, Alternator, Starter Motor, Motor Controller, or Automotive Electrical Products preferred.
• Strong knowledge of:
• IATF 16949
• APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA
• VDA 6.3 Process Audit
• GD&T and Drawing Interpretation
• Customer Quality Management
• Supplier Quality Management
• Experience with OEM customers such as Tata Motors, Mahindra, Bajaj, TVS, Hero, Ola Electric, Ather, etc. will be preferred.