Manager - Quality Assurance

Job Title

Zero-Defect Culture

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic

• Own and champion the development and execution of a

  Zero Defect Culture

  and

  Proactive Quality

  strategy across Unimechs Peenya and SEZ facilities.
• Develop and implement quality strategies for in-process, delivered, and systems quality to meet the needs of aerospace, defense, and energy sectors.
• Lead

  Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)

  processes, establishing standard work for quality investigations and ensuring robust problem resolution.
• Drive

  Lean transformation

  within the quality team, leading kaizen events and applying problem-solving methodologies to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with OEMs (e.g., NPCIL, NFC, TATA Electronics, GE, Boeing, Collins Aerospace) to align quality processes with customer expectations.

Organizational

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Quality Engineers to achieve quality KPI improvements and foster a culture of excellence.
• Interface with cross-functional teams, including engineering, machining, and supply chain, to drive quality system excellence and continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary quality liaison for customer and regulatory audits, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and other relevant standards.
• Promote a collaborative work environment, engaging shop floor personnel and senior leadership to enhance quality culture and accountability.

Operational

• Drive operational excellence by achieving site-level quality KPIs through daily management and robust quality operating rhythms (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards, including AS9100 Rev D, and regulatory requirements for export-controlled products.
• Oversee quality management practices from New Product Introduction (NPI) to customer fulfilment, ensuring precision in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing.
• Standardize quality processes across Unimechs Peenya facility, leveraging CNC, CMM, and special process capabilities.
• Utilize data analytics to monitor quality performance, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to minimize defects and rework.

Required Qualifications

• Education

  : Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.

• Experience

  : Minimum of 10+ years in quality management, engineering, or manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within the Nuclear, aerospace or Defence industry.

• Skills

  :
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Expertise in quality system execution, precision manufacturing processes, and aerospace tooling.
• Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies for process improvement.

• Communication

  : Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with shop floor teams, senior leadership, and customers.

Desired Characteristics

• Leadership

  : Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, foster collaboration, and drive cultural change toward quality excellence.

• Analytical Skills

  : Data-driven decision-maker with experience in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

• Industry Knowledge

  : Familiarity with aerospace OEM requirements (e.g., Boeing, Collins Aerospace) and high-precision manufacturing processes.

• Problem-Solving

  : Analytical mindset, critical thinker, and ability to challenge existing processes for continuous improvement.

• Personal Attributes

  :

• Transparent

  : Shares critical information candidly and contributes constructively.

• Focused

  : Quick learner, prioritizes strategically, and committed to results.

• Certifications

  : Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM), or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred but not essential.