Engineer Quality Planning

RESRG Automotive; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

RESRG Automotive in Pune is seeking an Engineer – Quality Planning to drive quality planning across development projects and product life cycles. You will review customer requirements, support PM and QA activities, and ensure compliance with quality standards across locations.

The role requires 4–10 years of quality experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with APQP/PPAP tools. English proficiency is essential; German adds value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 4–10 years in Quality Engineering or related.
• Knowledge of QM methodologies and document control.
• English proficiency; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage QM work packages in development/projects.
• Review customer requirements and standards for compliant quality.
• Coordinate quality activities across engineering, operations, and manufacturing.
• Support continuous improvement and audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Documentation

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

SPC

8D

Job description

Engineer – Quality Planning

Job Title

Engineer – Quality Planning

Department

Quality & Lean Management

Reporting To

Manager / Team Leader, Quality Management

Job Purpose

The Engineer - Quality Planning is responsible for ensuring quality management within development projects and product lifecycle changes. The role focuses on planning and implementing quality measures, reviewing customer requirements, supporting quality-related development activities, and ensuring compliance with quality standards across projects and manufacturing locations.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Planning & Project Support

• Manage assigned Quality Management (QM) work packages within development and product lifecycle projects.
• Plan and coordinate development-specific and customer-specific quality measures.
• Review customer requirements, specifications, and applicable standards to ensure effective and economical implementation.
• Support quality management activities throughout the product development lifecycle.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Create and maintain quality planning documentation and QM records.
• Participate in product sampling, validation, and approval activities.
• Ensure quality requirements are properly integrated into development projects.
• Monitor compliance of manufacturing plants with quality planning requirements and quality objectives.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate quality-related customer questions during development projects.
• Support the resolution of customer complaints associated with new product developments.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, manufacturing, and quality teams to address quality concerns and implement corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the development and improvement of quality processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality and process efficiency.
• Participate in specialist quality activities such as audits and other quality assurance programs when assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

• 4 to 10 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Planning, Product Development Quality, or a related field.

Technical Knowledge

• Quality Planning and Quality Assurance methodologies.
• Product development and change management processes.
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Quality documentation and compliance management.
• Understanding of customer specifications and quality standards.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and 8D will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic project environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Language Requirements

• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Knowing German Language will be an advantage

Leadership Responsibility

• Individual Contributor role.
• No direct people management responsibility.

Work Environment

• Global collaboration with cross-functional teams and manufacturing locations.
• Interaction with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers on quality-related matters.

Success Measures

• Timely completion of quality planning deliverables.
• Effective implementation of customer and regulatory requirements.
• Reduction in quality issues during product development and launch.
• Achievement of project quality targets and compliance standards.
• Successful coordination and closure of customer quality concerns.