Quality System Manager

About SAN Automotive

sheet metal stampings

Position Summary

QMS Lead

Key Responsibilities

QMS Strategy & Governance

• Design and implement plant-wide quality systems aligned with

  IATF 16949

  ,

  ISO 9001

  , and

  VDA 6.3

  frameworks.
• Lead QMS compliance across press shop, fabrication, assembly, and tool room functions.
• Develop, revise, and enforce

  SOPs

  , control plans, and master documentation systems.

Audit Management & Certifications

• Prepare for and lead

  customer audits (MSIL-VSA, Honda, INEL, etc.)

  ,

  third-party IATF/ISO audits

  , and

  internal layered audits

  .
• Ensure all operations are audit-ready with evidence-based documentation.
• Own the

  entire VDA 6.3 audit process

  , from self-assessment to corrective actions.

Performance Monitoring & System Integration

• Build digital dashboards to track KPIs: PPM, audit NC closures, internal NCs, customer complaints, CAPA timelines.
• Implement tools for system traceability, version control, and training records.
• Lead digitization of audit trails and quality gates.

Sustainability, ESG & EHS Systems

• Drive system integration of

  environmental audits, EHS compliance, energy use reporting

  , and

  sustainability policies

  .
• Support future

  ESG audit frameworks

  and sustainability-linked client requirements.

Culture Building & Team Development

• Conduct frequent training on

  core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)

  and system ownership for mid-level managers.
• Build QMS teams across plants and train internal auditors for continuous improvement.
• Act as quality systems evangelist in all plant-level meetings.

Candidate Requirements

Criteria

Required

Experience

715 years in Automotive Manufacturing QMS (Tier-1 or OEM experience preferred)

Certifications

VDA 6.3 Module A + Process Auditor Certified

Industry Knowledge

sheet metal, casting, safety components, and assemblies

Documentation Skills

control plans, PFMEAs, MSA reports, process audits, CAPAs

Audit Handling

Maruti Suzuki VSA, Honda audits

Tools Expertise

SPC, GRR, control charts, quality gates, traceability systems

Systems Thinking

documented, measurable and replicable QMS processes

Leadership

team building, cross-functional ownership, and quality culture enforcement

Key Competencies

• IATF 16949 | ISO 9001 |

  VDA 6.3

• Internal/External Audits | APQP | PPAP | Control Plans | FMEA | MSA
• Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Whys) | CAPA | Layered Audits
• EHS Compliance | ESG Readiness | 5S | Kaizen | Traceability Systems
• Audit Dashboards | Documentation Management | Quality Risk Assessment