Quality Manager

Role: Quality Manager

Location: Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Industry: Hardware Manufacturing & Export
Experience Required: Minimum 4 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and manage all quality assurance and quality control activities for our hardware export unit. The role ensures compliance with international quality standards, customer requirements, and export regulations while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) in line with ISO 9001 and other applicable standards
• Ensure product quality compliance with international export standards and buyer specifications
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections of hardware products
• Handle customer audits, third-party inspections, and certifications
• Manage AQL inspections, control plans, SOPs, and quality documentation
• Identify quality issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA)
• Coordinate with production, procurement, and dispatch teams to maintain quality consistency
• Monitor supplier quality and conduct vendor audits
• Train and guide quality inspectors and shop-floor staff on quality practices
• Ensure compliance with export documentation, testing requirements, and traceability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce rejections, rework, and customer complaints

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of hardware manufacturing processes (locks, builder's hardware, fittings, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with ISO 9001, quality audits, and inspection tools
• Good understanding of export quality requirements and buyer compliance
• Familiarity with measuring instruments, gauges, and testing methods
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate across departments
• Good documentation, reporting, and communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Production / Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• 4+ years of relevant experience in a hardware manufacturing/export unit
• Certification in Quality Management (ISO Internal Auditor, Six Sigma – preferred)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person