Category Engineer-Polymer

heromotocorp; Chittoor; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hero MotoCorp, headquartered in New Delhi, India, is seeking a Team Manager - RQA (Polymer) to lead quality assurance within the Manufacturing Quality team. You will ensure adherence to quality standards and drive process improvements across polymer, painting and welding operations.

The role emphasizes analysing failures, implementing Kaizen-based improvements, and guiding cross-functional teams to achieve defect-free mass production and smooth ramp-ups for new models.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Automobile is required.
• 3–8 years in an automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier with floor operations experience.
• Experience with welding quality, process audits and CTQ parameters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality manufacturing aligned with global standards (Fuel Tank, Frame Body, Polymer Parts).
• Analyze internal/external failures and identify improvement projects.
• Lead quality improvement activities and audit CTQ stages.
• Support production ramp-ups with defect-free launches.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Problem Solving

Kaizen (7 Steps)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical

Tools

Welding Parameters

DFT Measurement

Job description

Job Description:

Function

Plant Operations

Pay Band

E4 to M2

Role

Team Manager - RQA (Polymer) will be part of Mfg Quality team of Plant operations and will report to Section Head - Receipt Quality. The purspose of your role will be to Ensure Adherence To Quality Standards & System By Evaluation & Improvement Of The Product & Process Quality To Ensure Overall Customer Satisfaction

A purpose driven role for you

Your responsibility will include but not limited to-
Ensure manufacturing of high quality products to ensure compliance with global standards (Fuel Tank | Frame Body | Polymer Parts) Painting Knowledge.
Analysis of internal failures (rework, rejection, MI/FI defects) and external failures (market issues, warranty)
Identify/execute improvement projects
Periodic review of projects & KPIs.

Plan and Lead Quality improvement activities and Initiatives impacting ‘Build Up Quality’.
Identify and audit Critical to Quality Stages.
Implementation of QM Matrix of CTQ Machine.
Effective Functioning of CTQ Parameters.
Analyse deviations, identify/execute improvement projects & periodic reviews

Support in building a flexible production system designed to ensure smooth mass production, pre-empt losses, and defect free launch/ramp-up of new models.

A Day in the life

Finished product quality dependent on multiple stakeholders
Lead & Ensure Cross-Functional Teams To Resolve Chronic Defects Using Structured Methodologies [PM (Phenomenon Of Mechanism) Analysis | 7 Steps Of Improvement Story | Problem Solving Approach Etc…]
Developing A Culture Of Zero Defect Mind-Set & Work Life Balance

Academic Qualification & Experience

Academic Qualification
BE/B.Tech In Mechanical | Automobile Industry

Relevant Experience
Typically 3~8 Years In An Automotive OEM Or Tier-1 Supplier, With Proven Experience Managing Floor Operations.
Targeted Companies: - TVS | Mahindra & Mahindra | TATA Motors etc..

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Product, process & systems knowledge
Quality Assurance Of The Process & Product
Problem Solving 7 Steps Of Kaizen Story / Trouble Shooting Of Weld Quality Issues
Audit Competency & Strong Technical Skills on the Welding Parameters
Conducting Inspection Activities (DFT Measurement, Gloss , Colour Shade Test, SST, Cross Hatch Adhesion, Humidity Resistance, Stone Chip Resistance, Surface cleanliness etc.)

Behavioural Skills

Strong interpersonal skills, Conflict resolution
Effective communication skills, Assertiveness
Critical thinking & intellectual capabilities to analyse problems
Quality Ambassador

What will it be like to work for Hero

As theworld’s largestmanufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 25 years, Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators, passionate about being the best in what they do. You will become a part of India’s proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 130 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower.

If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction, Hero is your place to be. At Hero, we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility, pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best. Choose to be with the best, choose to be your best.

About Hero

Hero MotoCorp, headquartered in New Delhi, India, is the worlds largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 25 consecutive years with ~$5 billion revenue. The Companys global footprint spans 52 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, Central and Latin America with a customer base of over 130 million. The Company operates eight manufacturing facilities - six in India and one each in Colombia and Bangladesh- along with two Research and Development centres: Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) in India and Tech Centre Germany (TCG).
Hero MotoCorp is driving the transition to electric mobility through VIDA, powered by Hero.

Strategic alliances with Harley-Davidson and Zero Motorcycles support the design and development of premium and electric motorcycles, respectively. Further demonstrating its commitment to the EV future, the Company has made strategic investments in two- and three-wheeler EV manufacturers, Ather Energy and Euler Motors. Hero MotoCorp is the only Indian two-wheeler manufacturer listed on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (D/SI).

Hero MotoCorps Executive Chairman, Dr. Pawan Munjal, was named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate List of the 100 most influential leaders driving business climate action.

Beyond mobility, Hero MotoCorp is a major global promoter of sports, including golf, football, field hockey, and cricket. Hero MotoSports Team Rally is Indias flag bearer in global rally racing.

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