Manager - QA

Designation:

Role Overview:

The QA Manager will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems to ensure product reliability and compliance with industry standards. The role involves leading the QA team, driving continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring adherence to ISO/IATF standards, and working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the QA team to ensure effective quality control and quality assurance activities.
  
• Implement and maintain ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 quality management systems.
  
• Serve as QMS/IATF Internal Auditor and conduct periodic audits to ensure process compliance.
  
• Oversee execution and documentation of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and other core tools.
  
• Monitor product and process quality to identify areas for improvement.
  
• Lead problem-solving activities using 7 QC Tools, 8D, and root cause analysis techniques.
  
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen, MUDA elimination, and SMED.
  
• Implement Poka-Yoke and other defect-prevention systems on the shop floor.
  
• Coordinate with production, design, and supplier teams to ensure adherence to quality standards.
  
• Lead TPM/TQM initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and quality performance.
  
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and organizational requirements.
  
• Prepare and present quality reports, dashboards, and metrics to management.
  

Key Skills:

• Quality Assurance & Quality Control
  
• ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 Implementation
  
• QMS/IATF Internal Auditing
  
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
  
• Problem Solving (8D, RCA, 7 QC Tools)
  
• PPAP, APQP, FMEA
  
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement (5S, Kaizen, MUDA, SMED)
  
• Poka-Yoke & Error-proofing
  
• TPM/TQM
  
• Leadership & Team Management
  
• Strong Analytical and Documentation Skills
  
• Cross-functional Collaboration
  

Required Skills:

• IPC 610 Certification

• ISO9001 & IATF 16949 Standards Implementation

• QMS/IATF Internal Auditor experience

• SPC & MSA proficiency

• Hands-on experience in PPAP, APQP, FMEA

• Expertise in 5S, Kaizen, 7 QC Tools, 8D

• Knowledge of SMED, MUDA reduction techniques

• Poka-Yoke implementation

• Understanding of TPM/TQM practices

• Strong communication and leadership capabilities
  
• Ability to drive process standardization and continuous improvement