Deputy Manager - Process Quality

Schneider Electric; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation is seeking a Deputy Manager– Process Quality for its Ahmednagar factory. BE (Engineering) with 3–6 years of experience in quality is required.

You will support QA across the manufacturing lifecycle, drive CAPA, and lead process-improvement initiatives to minimize defects and variability. The role emphasizes collaborating with cross-functional teams, adhering to regulatory standards, and maintaining quality documentation to ensure product excellence.

Qualifications

• BE (Engineering) degree required.
• 3–6 years of experience in quality/manufacturing.
• Experience in QA across manufacturing lifecycle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support quality assurance across end-to-end manufacturing lifecycle.
• Promote quality culture adhering to standard practices.
• Execute quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects.

Skills

Quality Assurance

CAPA

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Education

BE (Engineering)

Tools

Minitab

Excel

SPC

Job description

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

This position will be based at Ahmednagar Factory for Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.)

Designation: Deputy Manager– Process Quality

Location: Ahmednagar

Qualification: BE (Any engineering)

Experience: 3 years to 6 years

Key Deliverables / Key Responsibilities/Deliverables (Min 4 need to be filled in decreasing order of importance)

• Support quality assurance activities across the end-to-end manufacturing lifecycle to ensure products meet established quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Promote and reinforce a quality-focused culture within manufacturing operations by adhering to and advocating standard quality practices and procedures.
• Execute quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing manufacturing process variability, defects, and quality risks.
• Participate in quality assurance and validation activities for new, transferred, or modified manufacturing lines and processes.
• Collaborate with Procurement Quality and cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve supplier-related manufacturing quality issues.
• Apply defined quality tools, methods, and inspection techniques to monitor process performance and product quality.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities for manufacturing deviations and nonconformances.
• Maintain accurate and timely quality documentation in compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Execute assigned tasks within defined parameters, schedules, and priorities while meeting quality expectations.

What's in it for me?

• Direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction across our manufacturing operations
• Hands-on experience with diverse quality methodologies and manufacturing processes
• Mentorship and guidance to help you build specialized technical expertise
• Clear career progression in a growing technical discipline

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€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

This position will be posted until filled.

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