Manufacturing Quality Manager

Profile: Quality Manager

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About the Role

Quality Manager

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Control

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems (QMS) aligned with industry standards.
• Monitor and evaluate incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products.
• Establish quality benchmarks, inspection plans, and testing protocols.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for defects and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards (ISO 9001 or other relevant certifications).

Process Improvement

• Identify improvement opportunities in manufacturing processes to reduce defects and enhance product reliability.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives using tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to optimize quality performance.

Team Leadership & Training

• Supervise and mentor quality inspectors and technicians.
• Conduct periodic training for staff on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain detailed quality documentation including audit reports, inspection records, test results, and SOPs.
• Generate quality performance reports and present findings to management.

Customer & Vendor Coordination

• Address customer complaints and collaborate on quality-related issues.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure raw materials meet required specifications.
• Conduct supplier audits where necessary.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum

  5 years of experience

  in quality management within hardware or manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of quality tools (FMEA, SPC, RCA, 7 QC Tools, etc.).
• Experience with ISO standards and external audits.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) is a plus.
• Experience working with large-scale hardware manufacturing units.