Assistant Quality Manager

Cyient; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company is seeking an Assistant Manager, Quality with a strong focus on product quality ownership within machining processes. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of experience and a Diploma or B.E. in Mechanical Engineering. Responsibilities include managing quality documentation, leading inspections, and ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO standards. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a comprehensive knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes. Interested individuals are encouraged to reach out via email.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in quality assurance and mechanical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and aerospace requirements.
• Experience in New Product Development activities and process validation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to quality standards for machining and mechanical processes.
• Lead inspections and manage documentation related to NPD and quality.
• Conduct audits and drive improvements in quality management.

Skills

Product quality ownership

Machining and mechanical manufacturing processes

Root cause analysis

7 QC tools

CNC machining

Documentation and audit handling

Education

Diploma/B.E. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Designation: Assistant Manager, Quality (Machining | AS9100)

Reporting to Manager - Quality

Job Location: Peenya, Bangalore

Experience Range: 5 to 10 years

Educational Qualification: Diploma/B.E. in Mechanical Engineering

Roles & Responsibilities

• Overall product quality ownership for machining and mechanical manufacturing processes in compliance with the AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Ensure adherence to AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer-specific aerospace requirements.
• Lead New Product Development (NPD) activities, including process validation, gauge planning, and inspection strategy.
• Manage NPD prove-out, First Article Inspection (FAI/FAIR as per AS9102) documentation, and customer approvals.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, control plans, and check sheets for machining and assembly operations.
• Lead and mentor the inspection and quality team with a strong focus on process assurance and defect prevention.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings, product acceptance standards, and GD&T as per ASME Y14.5 & ISO 1101.
• Conduct in-process, final, and layout inspections for machining and assembly components.
• Ensure effective handling, segregation, and disposition of Non-Conforming (NC) products in line with AS9100 requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis using 7 QC tools, 8D, fishbone, and why-why analysis, and drive corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
• Strong working knowledge of casting, forging, CNC machining, turning, milling, grinding, and related processes.
• Familiarity with measuring instruments such as Vernier, Micrometre, Height Gauge, Bore Gauge, Profile Projector, CMM, etc.
• Knowledge of special processes such as plating, passivation, brazing, heat treatment, wire cutting, and supplier quality control (preferred).
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits related to AS9100 and drive continual improvement initiatives.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• AS9100 / AS9102 (FAI) working knowledge or certification
• Aerospace machining quality exposure
• Strong documentation and audit handling skills
• Interested candidates may reach out to [e-mail]