Quality Head

Power Transformers industry experience is must.

The purpose of this role is to uphold and enhance product quality standards by leading the Quality Control (QC) team, implementing effective quality checks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues. This ensures that the company consistently delivers high-quality products that meet regulatory and customer expectations.

Core Responsibilities:

Quality Management:

• Lead and oversee all Quality Assurance (QA) activities across the organization.
• Manage Quality Control (QC) inspections for projects, purchase orders, and shop floor operations.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to address customer quality concerns.
• Prepare and present Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) reports to management.

Inspections Material, Vendors & Final Products:

• Ensure effective implementation of quality plans and control measures at vendors, subcontractors, and internal operations.
• Allocate QC personnel for inspections and maintain quality records.
• Oversee Material Review functions and ensure compliance.
• Support production teams in executing quality plans and resolving quality-related issues.
• Manage material traceability and identification at stores and shop floors.
• Review EH& S Processes and ensure time to time updation and implementation across the entities.

Testing & Calibration & Quality Audits:

• Management Representative (MR) for facilitating Quality Management Systems and facilitate internal and external Quality audits, Corrective Actions and maintaining related documents for compliance.
• Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and improvements.
• Assess and certify welders, brazers, and inspection personnel while providing continuous training.
• Supervise and maintain documentation for inspections, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee equipment calibration and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Assist in developing welding and painting procedures.
• Work with engineering, purchase, production, and quality teams to analyse and address non-conformities.
• Supervise defect analysis, corrective actions, and process improvements.
• Drive quality assurance in new product development, ensuring first-pass success.

People Responsibilities :

Supervise, develop, and review the performance of the QA and QC team, ensuring continuous training and skill enhancement.

Job Specific Competencies:

• Quality Management & Compliance Strong understanding of quality standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices to ensure product consistency and compliance.
• Inspection & Process Control Expertise in quality control methods, defect analysis, inspection techniques, and process improvements to maintain high-quality outputs.
• Team Leadership & Development Ability to supervise, trains, and develop the QC team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and continuous skill enhancement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Problem-Solving – Effective coordination with production, engineering, purchase, and marketing teams to address quality issues, implement corrective actions, and drive product excellence.
• Certifications – Desirable – Internal Auditor Certification for ISO 9000; 45000; Six Sigma etc.

Language Skills:

• Written and spoken competency in English. Conversing in Kannada preferred.