Quality Manager

Quality Manager - 2 & 3 Wheeler EV

Location: Vadodara, Gujarat

Job Summary:

The Quality Manager will oversee and ensure the highest quality standards for the production and performance of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance processes that ensure products meet regulatory requirements and customer expectations. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and supply chain, to enhance product quality and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Assurance Strategy:

- Develop and implement a comprehensive quality management strategy for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers.

- Establish quality benchmarks and KPIs to ensure product quality at all stages of production.

2. Process Development & Improvement:

- Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance production quality and efficiency.

- Collaborate with R&D to integrate quality considerations into product design and development phases.

3. Compliance and Standards:

- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, EPA, etc.) related to electric vehicles.

- Stay updated on relevant quality standards and regulations and integrate them into the quality management system.

4. Quality Control:

- Implement quality control procedures for incoming materials, in-process materials, and finished products.

- Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure the effectiveness of quality control measures.

5. Team Leadership:

- Lead and mentor the quality assurance team, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

- Provide training and support to staff on quality-related issues and best practices.

6. Problem Solving:

- Identify root causes of quality issues and develop corrective and preventive action plans.

- Facilitate cross-functional teams to resolve quality-related issues in a timely manner.

7. Customer Feedback:

- Analyze customer feedback and warranty data to identify areas for improvement.

- Collaborate with the customer service team to resolve quality-related complaints effectively.

8. Reporting:

- Prepare and present quality reports to management, highlighting trends, issues, and improvements.

- Lead regular quality meetings to discuss progress on quality initiatives and improvements.

9. Supplier Quality Management:

- Evaluate and select suppliers based on their ability to meet quality standards and performance metrics.

- Conduct supplier audits and maintain relationships to ensure ongoing compliance with quality requirements.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field; Masters degree preferred.

- A minimum of 7 years of experience in quality management within the automotive or electric vehicle industry.

- Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS), ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.

- Experience in the design and implementation of quality assurance and control processes..

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.