Senior Manager - Quality Assurance

Your Roles and Responsibilities

• Quality Strategy: Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive quality strategy aligned with business objectives, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
• Quality Team Management: Lead, manage, and develop a team of quality professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and training to ensure effective quality operations.
• Quality Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement quality plans, ensuring that quality requirements are integrated into product development, manufacturing, and supply chain processes.
• Quality Control: Oversee quality control activities, including inspections, testing, and audits, to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Problem-Solving and Root Cause Analysis: Lead problem-solving and root cause analysis efforts to identify and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Supplier Quality Management: Develop and implement supplier quality management processes, ensuring that suppliers meet quality requirements and regulatory standards.
• Quality Metrics and Reporting: Develop, track, and report key quality metrics (e.g., PPM, FPY, RTY), providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Audits and Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal and external audits (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 9001), addressing audit findings and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaboration and Communication: Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, to ensure quality requirements are integrated into product development and manufacturing processes.
• Budgeting and Cost Management: Manage the quality assurance budget, controlling costs associated with quality operations, training, and equipment.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Quality), or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 12-16 years of experience in quality assurance, with at least 5-7 years in a leadership role in the automotive industry.
• Should understand basic quality tools PFMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA, GD&T
• Exposure on sampling plan techniques and customer complaints
• Certifications: Certifications such as CQE (Certified Quality Engineer), CQA (Certified Quality Auditor), or Six Sigma Black Belt are highly desirable.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of quality management principles, automotive industry standards (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 9001), and regulatory requirements.
• Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to drive continuous improvement and collaborate with cross-functional teams.