Quality Manager

Role & responsibilities

Job Summary:

Quality Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Systems Management:

•Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 ,14001, 45001 or other applicable standards(BIS, 5s,8D).

•Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and control of quality records.

Production & Process Oversight:

•Monitor and evaluate production processes related to copper melting, casting, and finishing to ensure quality standards are met.

•Work closely with production teams to identify and address process deviations and non-conformities.

Inspection and Testing:

•Supervise and lead quality inspection activities, including raw material testing, in-process checks, and final product inspection.

•Ensure use of proper tools, gauges, and test equipment along with maintenance of said tools (e.g., spectrometers).

Defect Analysis and Root Cause Investigation:

•Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for product defects or process failures using tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, FMEA, etc.

•Implement and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Customer & Supplier Quality:

•Manage customer complaints and coordinate responses with technical and production teams.

•Conduct audits of suppliers to ensure incoming material quality.

Team Leadership:

•Lead, train, and mentor quality technicians and inspectors.

•Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement across all departments.

Regulatory and Environmental Compliance:

•Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations relevant to foundry operations.

•Support audits and regulatory inspections as needed.

Qualifications:

•Minimum 57 years of experience in quality management, preferably in metal casting or foundry industries.

•Strong knowledge of copper metallurgy, casting defects, and metallurgical testing methods.

•Familiarity with ISO 9001,14001,45001 and other relevant quality certifications(BIS).

•Proficient in quality tools (SPC, MSA, FMEA, Control Plans).

•Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

•Experience with ERP and QMS software preferred.

Preferred Skills:

•Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification.

•Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

•Familiarity with IATF 16949 (if applicable to automotive customers).

•Hands-on experience with spectroscopic analysis and microstructure evaluation.

Preferred candidate profile