Asst. Manager - Quality (Process)

Tropicool Autotronics Pvt Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tropicool Autotronics Pvt Ltd. seeks a Process Quality Engineer to ensure defect-free products and robust process quality. You will drive continuous improvement, audits, and control plans across manufacturing to reduce scrap and rework, while aligning with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.

Responsibilities include SPC implementation, layer audits, root cause analysis, and collaboration with Production for stable processes and new product development support.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of APQP and PPAP processes.
• Experience with 8D, Why-Why and other problem-solving tools.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor in-process quality parameters to ensure specs.
• Implement SPC and Control Plans and conduct audits.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive scrap, rework reduction and process improvements.
• Ensure SOPs and work instructions are followed.
• Coordinate with Production to stabilize processes.
• Support APQP and PPAP activities and calibration of instruments.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

MSA

SPC

FMEA

8D Problem-Solving

7 QC Tools

Control Plans

Process Audits

Root Cause Analysis

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Team Management

Decision-Making

Effective Communication

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Result Orientation

Analytical Thinking

Cross-functional Coordination

Job description

Job Description Process Quality Engineer

1. The Role: Impact & Contribution

• Ensure robust process quality to deliver defect-free products to customers.
• Maintain compliance with applicable quality standards and management systems.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes to reduce rejection, rework, and scrap.
• Strengthen process controls to ensure consistent product quality and customer satisfaction.

2. Key Accountabilities

1. Ensure process quality in accordance with defined standards and specifications.
2. Develop, implement, and maintain process quality control plans.
3. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen and Lean manufacturing.
4. Maintain compliance with ISO and IATF requirements and support certification audits.
5. Strengthen in-process quality systems, controls, and defect prevention measures.

3. Key Customers Served

Internal Customers

• Production
• Stores & Logistics
• Purchase
• Research & Development (R&D)

External Customers

• Customers and suppliers
• Auditors and certification bodies

4. Key Activities & Responsibilities

1. Monitor and control in-process quality parameters to ensure compliance with specifications.
2. Implement and sustain process control methods, including SPC and Control Plans.
3. Conduct process audits, Layered Process Audits (LPA), product audits, and internal audits.
4. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, Why-Why Analysis, and other problem-solving tools.
5. Drive rejection reduction, rework reduction, scrap control, and process improvement projects.
6. Ensure adherence to SOPs, Work Instructions, and Control Plans.
7. Monitor and analyze in-process rejection, rework, and scrap trends and implement corrective actions.
8. Coordinate with Production to stabilize processes and improve manufacturing performance.
9. Support New Product Development activities, including APQP and PPAP.
10. Ensure calibration and validation of process-related measuring and inspection instruments.

5. Key Competencies Required

Functional Competencies

• APQP – Advanced Product Quality Planning
• PPAP – Production Part Approval Process
• MSA – Measurement System Analysis
• SPC – Statistical Process Control
• FMEA – Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
• 8D Problem-Solving Methodology
• 7 QC Tools
• Control Plans and Process Audits
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective & Preventive Actions
• ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements

Behavioral Competencies

• Team Management
• Decision-Making
• Effective Communication
• Leadership
• Problem-Solving
• Result Orientation
• Analytical Thinking
• Cross-functional Coordination

SKILL, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Skill: Knowledge:

Analytical Skills ISO 9001:2016 standard

Problem-Solving IATF 16949:2015 standard

Inter-personal skill