Asst Manager - Quality (Gummidipoondi Location)

Role & responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the QA manual; oversee amendments and revisions of quality documents and records.
• Monitor quality-related activities for all orders.
• Conduct internal and external inspections and testing in accordance with relevant standards.
• Possess expertise in IS, ASTM, and IRC standards related to steel fabrication, painting, rubbers, and plastics.
• Ensure vendors meet quality requirements and participate in testing and reviewing incoming raw materials.
• Lead a team of quality engineers and inspectors.
• Prepare and manage documentation such as MQAP, test procedures, and SOPs in coordination with the project team.
• Review production plans and job orders for compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) as per relevant codes and specifications.
• Monitor welding activities, mechanical testing, and related documentation.
• Verify welding parameters like voltage, amperage, travel speed, gas flow rate, and gas mixture ratio with approved WPS.
• Track the progress and effectiveness of the project quality management system and implement improvements via Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, and Poke-yoke.
• Coordinate and lead all QA/QC activities with factory heads and department in-charges.
• Lead engineers in in-process and final inspection activities, ensuring records meet client requirements.
• Manage all quality-related correspondence with customers and their representatives.
• Oversee inspection schedules and coordinate product testing and final inspection with third-party inspection agencies, clients, and other engineering consultants.
• Monitor statistical method reporting.
• Address and resolve customer complaints.
• Archive QC documentation upon order completion.
• Monitor the disposition of all issued nonconformance reports.
• Review quality inspection personnel qualifications and training requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma or B.E. in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• ASNT NDT Level -2 certification
• Experience in handling third-party inspections and client product approvals and final inspections
• Strong knowledge and interpretation of relevant standards
• Hindi Speaking