Quality Head

Quality Strategy & Leadership

• Promote a zero-rejection quality culture by embedding quality at every stage of the

process, empowering employees to take ownership of quality, and driving continuous

improvement to eliminate defects.

• Act as the primary liaison with customers, auditors, and certification bodies.
• Organize and execute team-building activities & events to strengthen interpersonal

relationships, enhance communication and trust.

• Encourage cross-functional & cross-departmental collaboration to improve overall

quality outcomes.

• Process & Compliance
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) aligned

with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, & customer specific standards.

• Oversee metallurgical testing, NDT (ultrasonic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant),

and dimensional inspections.

• Establish and monitor process controls for forging (grain flow, heat treatment) and

machining (tolerances, surface finish).

• Supplier & Customer Interface
• Audit and qualify suppliers for raw materials and outsourced processes.
• Manage customer complaints, corrective actions, and root cause analysis.
• Ensure full traceability of materials and processes for automotive customers.
• Reduction in customer complaints and rejections.
• Continuous Improvement
• Implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies to reduce defects and improve yield.
• Drive initiatives in SPC (Statistical Process Control), PPAP, FMEA, and MSA.
• Champion digital quality tools (ERP/MES integration, real-time dashboards).
• Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain quality manuals, procedures, and work instructions.
• Prepare reports for management reviews, customer audits, and regulatory

inspections.

• Track KPIs such as rejection rates, customer returns, and audit scores.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Production Engineering (Masters preferred).
• 20+ years of experience in quality management within forging/machining industries,

preferably aerospace or automotive.

• Strong knowledge of hot forgings, metallurgical processes, machining tolerances, and

inspection techniques.

• Certified in AS9100, ISO 9001, IATF 16949; Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred.
• Proficiency in NDT methods, GD&T, SPC, and advanced quality tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Competencies

• Technical Rigor – Deep understanding of forging metallurgy and precision machining.
• Analytical Mindset – Skilled in root cause analysis and data-driven decision-making.
• Leadership – Ability to mentor teams and enforce quality discipline.
• Customer Orientation – Strong focus on meeting aerospace/automotive customer

expectations.

• Adaptability – Capable of handling audits, escalations, and production surges

For Further Details Contact :Ms Prakathi

9840569373

leadjobs@leadhr.net