Quality Manager

**Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering (Preferred)
• Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor certification in AS9100D/ISO standards is an added advantage.

Experience

• 12–20 years of experience in QA/QC, QA/QMS, or Laboratory Operations in alloy steel, steel rolling, forging, foundry, heat treatment, aerospace, automotive, or related manufacturing industries.
• Hands-on experience in IMS, AS9100D, ISO Management Systems, customer quality requirements, documentation, certifications, and laboratory management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the organization's Quality Management System (QMS) and Integrated Management System (IMS) in compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Manage certification activities, internal/external/customer audits, regulatory compliance, and timely closure of audit findings and CAPA.
• Develop, review, and control quality documentation, including Quality Manuals, SOPs, procedures, work instructions, and records.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, statutory requirements, and customer specifications across all manufacturing processes.
• Lead Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, and Calibration Laboratory operations, ensuring testing accuracy, equipment calibration, measurement traceability, and laboratory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Lean, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Develop and deliver training programs on QMS, IMS, AS9100D, ISO standards, documentation, and quality awareness.
• Monitor quality KPIs, customer complaints, non-conformities, and corrective actions to improve product and process quality.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, R&D, Maintenance, and Customer Quality teams to ensure effective quality planning and compliance.
• Lead Management Review Meetings (MRM) and provide quality performance reports to senior management.

Key Knowledge & Skills

• AS9100D, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IMS
• Quality Systems, Documentation, Certifications, and Compliance
• Customer Quality Requirements and Audit Management
• Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, and Calibration Laboratory Management
• Metallurgical Processes, Alloy Steel Manufacturing, Forging, Foundry, and Heat Treatment
• Quality Tools: CAPA, 8D, FMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP, PPAP, Lean, Six Sigma
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and team management skills.**