Manager - Incoming Quality

• Plan and oversee inspection of all incoming materials castings, forgings, fasteners, bearings, seals, motors, and electrical/mechanical components

• Develop inspection standards, strengthen sampling plans, and acceptance criteria for different categories of incoming materials.

• Ensure proper documentation and traceability for all incoming inspection activities

• Evaluate and approve suppliers in coordination with Purchase with thorough assessment.

  Conduct supplier audits and upgrade supplier on quality requirements.

• Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives using tools such as 8D, CAPA, PPAP, and APQP. shall train supplier to new manufacturing technologies.

• Monitor supplier performance through metrics like PPM, Rejection Rate, shall be committed to continuous improvement in defect trends and improvement in OTD

• Identify recurring issues and drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA).

• Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce rejection and rework.

• Support New Product Development (NPD) by verifying supplier part quality during initial sample inspection (FAI / PPAP).

Skill -

• Strong knowledge of GD&T, Material Standards IS/ISO/DIN , and Machining Processes

• Hands-on experience in dealing with foundry, machining and strong continuous improvement record.

• Proficiency in using quality tools: FMEA, 8D, Fishbone, Pareto, SPC, MSA, and Control Plan

• Excellent communication and supplier management skills

• Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering

• Experience: 12-15 years in Quality Control / Supplier Quality in a pump or heavy engineering manufacturing industry

• Certifications (Preferred):

Six Sigma Green Belt

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

NDT Level II PT/UT/VT/MPT