Deputy Manager

Jobtailor; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chennai seeks an experienced Automotive Quality Assurance leader to drive product and process quality across assembly, machining lines, and special processes.

You will promote a zero-defect culture, collaborate with Production and supplier quality teams, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements to exceed satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, problem-solving, IATF 16949 audits
• Knowledge of PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and SPC
• 8-15 years of experience in automotive manufacturing quality, preferably in a Tier-1 automotive environment
• Experience handling global OEM customers preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure product and process quality across the value stream (assembly, machining, special processes)
• Inculcate a quality culture and zero-defect mindset
• Accomplish and exceed customer satisfaction
• Work with Production and other functions to drive continual improvement
• Assure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements

Skills

Quality Assurance

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelors'/Diploma in Mechanical / Automobile / Production / Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

MSA

SPC

PPAP

Control Plan

IATF 16949

Job description

• Ensure product and process quality across the value stream, including assembly, machining lines, and special processes
• Inculcate a quality culture and zero-defect mindset
• Accomplish and exceed customer satisfaction
• Work closely with Production and other functions to drive continual improvement
• Assure compliance with the quality system, IATF 16949, and customer-specific requirements
• Coordinate with one SQ team for incoming quality performance and real-time closure of supplier quality concerns

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Professional certifications such as Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, problem-solving techniques, IATF 16949, and auditing skills
• Knowledge of PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and SPC
• 8-15 years of experience in automotive manufacturing quality, preferably in a Tier-1 automotive environment
• Experience handling global OEM customers preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in ensuring product and process quality within automotive manufacturing, with a strong focus on compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements. Proven ability to foster a quality culture and drive continual improvement initiatives across production functions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• IATF 16949 Compliance
• Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt
• Automotive Manufacturing Quality
• PPAP Knowledge
• Supplier Quality Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Quality Assurance
• Problem-Solving Techniques
• PFMEA
• Control Plan
• MSA
• SPC
• Quality System Compliance
• Continual Improvement
• Customer Satisfaction
• Automotive Engineering

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Communication
• Cultural Inculcation
• Customer Focus

Certifications & Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Six Sigma Black Belt
• IATF 16949 Certification

Industry Keywords

• Automotive Manufacturing
• Tier-1 Automotive
• Global OEM Customers
• Quality Culture
• Zero-Defect Mindset