Quality Manager

Job Summary:

The Quality Manager is responsible for defining, implementing, and overseeing the quality strategy for an Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing company. This role ensures adherence to industry standards, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. The Quality Head will lead quality assurance, supplier quality, customer quality, and process control initiatives across all production stages.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive quality strategy aligned with business goals.
• Establish and maintain a quality-driven culture across the organization.
• Drive quality improvements in design, production, and supply chain processes.
• Lead and mentor the quality assurance team to ensure effective execution of quality programs.

2. Quality Systems & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AIS, BIS, and other industry regulations.
• Manage audits and certification processes with regulatory bodies such as ARAI and international automotive standards organizations.
• Develop, implement, and oversee robust quality management systems (QMS).

3. Supplier & Manufacturing Quality

• Develop and implement supplier quality standards, audits, and performance metrics.
• Establish rigorous quality control processes for incoming raw materials, components, and subassemblies.
• Oversee in-process and final product quality control, ensuring defect-free manufacturing.

4. Process Improvement & Lean Manufacturing

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Implement advanced quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
• Reduce waste, improve efficiency, and drive defect prevention strategies.

5. Customer Quality & Satisfaction

• Define and implement customer-centric quality metrics.
• Investigate customer complaints and drive corrective/preventive actions to ensure long-term reliability.
• Enhance customer confidence by ensuring product safety, durability, and compliance with EV industry standards.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with R&D, production, supply chain, and after-sales teams to drive quality excellence.
• Provide guidance on design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for quality (DFQ) principles.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders to stay ahead of compliance changes.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in quality management, preferably in the EV or automotive industry.
• Deep expertise in ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and industry regulations.
• Proven track record in supplier quality management, process optimization, and customer quality assurance.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
• Lead Auditor Certification (ISO/IATF)
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)

Thanks & Regards

Vikas Solanki - HR

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