AGM– Quality

Vrecruitfirst; Bhilai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Vrecruitfirst is seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager – Quality to lead QA, QC, QMS, and Continuous Improvement across automotive manufacturing operations. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer requirements, while driving defect reduction and process standardization.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in automotive quality, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, CAPA, and RCA.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of automotive quality/manufacturing quality experience.
• Strong knowledge of QA, QC, QMS, and continuous improvement.
• Expertise in IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
• Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, CAPA, RCA.
• Experience handling customer and supplier quality issues.
• Experience leading quality audits and compliance management.
• Knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA, QC, QMS, and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Establish and maintain quality standards, systems, processes, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer requirements.
• Monitor quality performance and drive reduction in defects, rework, and complaints.
• Develop and monitor quality KPIs and improvement plans.
• Lead internal, external, customer, and certification audits and ensure timely closure of non-conformities.
• Drive supplier quality improvements and collaborate with customers.

Skills

QA & QC

QMS

Continuous Improvement

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

APQP/PPAP/FMEA

8D/CAPA/RCA

Lean & Six Sigma

Leadership

Audits & Compliance

Job description

Job Description :

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Assistant General Manager – Quality to lead Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management Systems, and Continuous Improvement across automotive manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in automotive quality standards, customer quality, problem-solving methodologies, audits, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management

• Lead overall QA, QC, QMS, and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Establish and maintain quality standards, systems, processes, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Monitor quality performance and drive reduction in defects, rejection, rework, and customer complaints.
• Develop and monitor quality KPIs and improvement plans.

Automotive Quality Systems

• Lead implementation and monitoring of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, CAPA, and RCA.
• Ensure effective implementation of quality systems across manufacturing processes.
• Review process controls and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement across operations.

Customer & Supplier Quality

• Handle customer complaints, quality concerns, and escalations.
• Lead 8D analysis and corrective/preventive actions for customer issues.
• Coordinate with customers for quality requirements and improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve supplier performance.
• Monitor supplier quality and implement corrective actions where required.

Audits & Compliance

• Lead internal, external, customer, and certification audits.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and non-conformities.
• Maintain effective quality documentation and compliance records.
• Ensure adherence to customer-specific standards and regulatory requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, RCA, and CAPA initiatives.
• Identify recurring quality issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Work with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to improve processes.
• Drive defect prevention, process capability, productivity, and quality improvement initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality team.
• Set performance objectives and monitor team KPIs.
• Build a strong culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance on complex quality and process-related issues.
• Develop team capabilities through training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

• 15+ years of relevant experience in Automotive Quality / Manufacturing Quality.
• Strong experience in QA, QC, QMS, and Continuous Improvement.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
• Hands-on expertise in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, CAPA, and RCA.
• Proven experience handling customer complaints and supplier quality issues.
• Strong experience in quality audits and compliance management.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Proven experience managing quality teams and cross-functional operations.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be:

• An experienced Automotive Quality Leader with strong manufacturing exposure.
• Strong in customer quality management and complaint resolution.
• Experienced in implementing and improving IATF / QMS systems.
• Proven in leading audits and ensuring timely closure of non-conformities.
• Strong in defect reduction, process improvement, and continuous improvement.
• Capable of leading large quality teams and working effectively with cross-functional departments.
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Experience : 15 - 20

Timing : 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Working Shift : Day Shift (Onsite)

Job Type : Full Time

Category : Equity

Salary : Best in industry

Skills : Excellent Communication,Quality Management System

Keywords : Automotive Quality, Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, QMS