Product Quality Lead

Key missions of the position:

• Transformation of Ops quality performance by keeping “customer Centric” approach
• Lead by example while solving complex quality challenges (internal and external).
• Creating agile and resilient team to overcome product quality challenges (zero KM and Warranty) and demonstrate control on COPQ and reliability

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated ownership on product quality (internal and at customer’s premises).
• Instrumental in resolving all Zero KM and Warranty claims within stipulated time with excellent REX, LLC management and PFMEA approach
• Owning the complete Product Quality related processes, right from process inspection to Dispatch Inspection – with flawless execution of products
• Influencing suppliers to deliver highest level of quality.
• Overall cost reduction initiatives to support the budget and positive impact on financials.
• Demonstration of usage of various quality tools to solve customer issues and internal issues
• KPI management (Zero KM NCR, Warranty NCR, PPM, Backlog of NCRs, COPQ…)
• Effective implementation of engineering changes and process changes – systematically.
• FAI management / Delta FAI management.
• Systematic disposition of customer returned products / materials and internal NC products / parts.

Associated Responsibilities:

• Effective execution of QRQC concept
• Demonstrated effort on various Kaizen / CI events – affecting product quality and reliability (including part quality)
• Setting up clear metrics and measurement targets for each sub function and focussed factory and periodic assessment of overall performance and course correction initiatives.
• Co-ordination with SISCO with the focus of improving product quality and reliability
• Communicate effectively (spoken and written) with all stake holders (internal and external) by making suitable presentations and creating positive impact.

People Management: YES ¨ NO ¨

If People Management, how many employees are managed?

Number of people: - 10

Budget Management: YES ¨ NO ¨

Required Candidate Profile

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree
• Basic awareness training on Quality Management Systems, QRQC, PFMEA, control plan, PPAP, ECR management. Shainin RedX, Six Sigma way of working are added advantage
• Training on handling customer portals and internal portals (like NC data base, Quality Data base etc…)

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 15-18 years of work experience in the field of Railway products and sub systems or similar industries (like automotive, engineering industry…).
• In-depth of knowledge of customer interface on our products and sub systems and demonstrated capability of influencing customers on documents and audits (able to propose changes and creating winning edge).
• Adequate knowledge on supplier’s processes and able to influence changes to meet customer demand and expectations.
• Hands on experience in solving complex quality issues with excellent industry accolades.

Key Competencies (Transversal/Professional)

Competence

Level

Independent usage of Quality Tools (QRQC, 8D, RCA, FTA, PFMEA, Control Plan etc…)

Able to train members and associates (customer and supplier)

Technical knowledge on products and sub systems

Able to explain independently to all stake holders (mainly customers)

Development of Team

Able to create and mentor Quality leaders in each Focused factory

Communication (oral, written and presentation)

Able to create the communication methodology / channel without any influence and support

Quality system and procedures

Able to propose changes in the existing QMS for betterment.

Languages

Fluency in English (speak, read, and write)

Fluency in Tamil (speak, read, and write)

Adequacy in Hindi (speak)

Other Specifications

• Channel partner between various functions (like Engineering, sourcing, methods, IE…) while resolving quality challenges.
• Excellent trainer on new initiatives (global to local)
• SPOC for all external customers

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

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