Quality Head

Professional Experience:

• +15 years of experience in Automotive manufacturing industry in an international

business environment

• Ideally, 5 years in a similar position, however, can also be a strong candidate from

2nd row.

• Technical understanding of manufacturing process, knowledge of products (ideally

for pneumatic brake systems).

• Knowledge of quality management systems, systematic problem-solving techniques,

preventive quality tools

• Expat-experience is preferred, however, not must for candidate having right skills.

Task and Responsibility:

• Implement and manage a group-wide process-oriented quality and product safety

management system, and cybersecurity requirements in Region India.

• Define and approve regional quality policies, strategies, and targets; establish and

monitor standards, guidelines, and KPIs; report to the regional MD/CEO.

• Negotiate quality agreements and contracts with major regional customers, including

warranty and goodwill terms.

• Establish and evaluate regional Quality, Product Safety, and Technical Compliance

organizations, monitor effectiveness and report regionally.

• Conduct risk assessments, manage field/recall campaigns, and ensure compliance

with product integrity guidelines.

• Nominate and evaluate regional and location-specific Quality Managers in alignment

with regional MDs and Global Quality Management.

• Set and execute quality goals, implement objectives, and align activities with group

goals, coordinating with the Global Quality Head and location MD.

• Consolidate quality and safety KPIs, conduct local Q-reviews, and implement

improvement measures, reporting results to global management.

• Organize and deliver quality and safety training, promote quality awareness, and

drive operational excellence.

• Implement APQP, control plans, and ensure product quality and safety; continuously

update control plans and instructions in production.

• Oversee operational quality activities, including root cause analysis, testing

equipment control, and maintaining a materials laboratory.

• Ensure incoming part quality through inspections and manage deviations.
• Implement the customer satisfaction process, handle claims, support product and

customer service activities, and assist with audits and improvement programs.

• Maintain audit planning, execution, and optimization, ensuring support for customer

audits.

Professional Competency

• Industry Knowledge: Extensive understanding of the automotive industry, including

VDA 6.3 & 6.5, IATF 16949, APQP, FMEA, and PPAP.

• Problem Solving & Improvement: Proficient in Six Sigma, Lean methodologies,

and process improvements.

• Digital & Technical Skills: Capable of driving digitalization activities within the

Quality department, based on a well-defined strategy, to enhance efficiency and

performance.

• Leadership & Communication: Strong interpersonal, written, and oral

communication skills; excellent in coaching, mentoring, teamwork, and influencing

global teams.

• Global Collaboration: Adept at leading and collaborating with diverse, cross[1]functional teams across different global regions