Quality - Head

Greetings from Manpower Resources India (Pvt) ltd !

Manpower Resources India Pvt. Ltd., a leading Executive Search & Selection Company offers services to Manufacturing, Engineering, Infrastructure & Healthcare domain.

We have been mandated by a large conglomerate for the below mentioned role.

Job Title: Quality-Head

Location:

• Education:

  B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy / Mechanical Engineering (preferred);
• M.Tech or post-graduate specialization in Quality / Metallurgy is a plus.

• Certifications:

  ISO 9001, ISO/TS/IATF 16949 Internal Auditor; Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum

  15 years

  of experience in Quality Assurance and Control in a heavy forging / steel manufacturing industry.
• Minimum

  2-5 years in a leadership role

  managing quality of ingot-based forging using large hydraulic press machines.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and metallurgical testing, ultrasonic testing (UT), and NDT.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of forging process, heat treatment cycles, and metallurgical behavior of steels.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical and NDT inspection methods.
• Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC), FMEA, PPAP, APQP.
• Analytical mindset and ability to drive root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Leadership and team development skills.
• Good communication, documentation, and customer handling abilities.

Job Purpose:

The Quality Head will be responsible for establishing and managing the Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) systems and processes across the entire round bar forging operations. This includes overseeing the quality of ingot-based production using HBE 2500 and HBE 3000 hydraulic open die forging machines, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and applicable regulations. The role is critical to driving continuous improvement and ensuring zero-defect delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Leadership Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the plant-wide Quality strategy aligned with the business goals.
• Lead and develop a team of QA/QC engineers, metallurgists, and inspectors.
• Establish and drive a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Operational Quality Control:

• Monitor and control quality across the forging process from raw material (ingots) to finished round bars (bright bar).
• Supervise and validate inspection activities at each stage: pre-forging, forging (HBE 2500/3000), heat treatment, machining, and dispatch.
• Ensure that round bar forging processes are executed as per defined SOPs, process sheets, and control plans.
• Review and analyze process parameters and deviation reports, and implement corrective actions.

Testing and Metallurgical Evaluation:

• Ensure mechanical, dimensional, and metallurgical testing (UT, MPI, hardness, tensile, impact, grain flow, microstructure, PMI, etc.) are conducted as per customer and standard requirements.
• Oversee calibration and upkeep of testing instruments and lab equipment.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Ensure complete documentation of quality records, process certifications, and test reports.
• Maintain traceability of materials and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable certification.
• Ensure product and process conformity to national and international standards such as ASTM, DIN, EN, JIS, and customer-specific specifications.

Customer Focus and Audits:

• Act as the quality liaison for customer audits, approvals, and visits.
• Address and resolve customer complaints using root cause analysis tools (8D, Fishbone, 5-Whys).
• Conduct internal audits and supplier quality audits, ensuring corrective actions are closed effectively.

Continuous Improvement:

• Implement and lead Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S initiatives in the quality domain.
• Drive productivity through quality improvement projects and scrap/waste reduction.