Quality Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Manager – Foundry Division Location: Chennai Department: Quality Assurance Reports To: Plant Head / General Manager – Operations Experience: 8–15 years in foundry quality management Salary: 13Lpa to 15Lpa Job Type: Full-time Roles and Responsibilities Conduct risk assessments of the Quality Control processes and ensure that identified risk control measures are implemented, including the identification and execution of preventive or improvement actions. Approve PAP (Production Approval Process) records related to the inspection and testing of samples and pilot lots before submission to the customer for approval. Verify Control Plans related to castings (both in-process and final inspections) as a member of the Cross-Functional Team (CFT). Make decisions on the acceptance of products based on metallurgical analysis after knockout and heat treatment processes. Identify training needs for team members or functions reporting to this role. Hold the authority to stop production and shipment of rough castings when deviations from quality requirements are observed, and ensure production resumes only after deviations are resolved. Responsible for the selection of special characteristics as part of the APQP process, in consultation with the Head of Department (HOD) and with a focus on rough castings. Define objectives for the Quality Assurance (QA) function. Monitor progress towards achieving business plans and quality objectives. Approve Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) related to customer rejections and quality issues. Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the Quality Control processes and initiate improvement plans where necessary. Approve external laboratories (service providers) for testing and calibration services. Review laboratory audit findings and initiate improvements based on the audit results. Approve laboratories based on collected information and audit outcomes (if audits are conducted). Approve test certificates issued for quality validation. Issue and control the Quality Manual and Procedure Manuals. Review and approve change requisitions related to updates in Procedure Manuals. Plan and conduct internal audits of the quality management system. Identify training needs related to the management system, including awareness training, internal audits, and training in specialized tools and techniques. Chair opening and closing meetings for internal audits. Plan and schedule follow-up audits to verify the effectiveness of corrective actions. Plan and organize management review meetings in alignment with business needs. Ensure timely distribution of Management Review Meeting minutes to relevant stakeholders. Review and update the list of external documents to ensure ongoing compliance. Coordinate and plan external audits in liaison with the certifying body. Contact: 9962173024-HR-Mounika Taizomounika@gmail.com Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹87,000.00 - ₹140,000.00 per month Benefits: Food provided Health insurance Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Rotational shift Work Location: On the road