Head of Quality

Aggreko, LLC; Pune District; Presencial; INR 3.500.000 - 5.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Career development and training

Stability in a global energy leader

Descripción de la vacante

Aggreko is seeking a Head of Quality to lead the India Integrated Campus Greenfield Project’s quality function from Pune. The role requires extensive experience in Genset, power generation, electrical panel manufacturing, and engine‑alternator integration.

You will drive the quality strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and unify supplier, incoming, manufacturing, testing, and customer quality initiatives.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering required; master’s preferred.
• 20+ years in Genset, power gen, electrical panels or industrial equipment, with 8–10 years in senior QA leadership.
• Proven expertise in QMS, supplier, manufacturing and customer quality; ISO 9001 lead auditor preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Quality Leadership & Strategy: Develops and implements the organization's Quality Vision and Strategy, establishes quality objectives, and drives a culture of Zero-Defect Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives like Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
• Manufacturing Quality: Ensures quality compliance across all manufacturing processes, develops and monitors process quality control plans, establishes CTQ characteristics, and drives improvements in FPY and RFT.
• Supplier Quality Management: Develops supplier quality programs, conducts audits, drives supplier development, monitors performance (PPM, rejection rates), and leads corrective actions.
• Incoming & In-Process Quality: Ensures effective incoming inspection standards, develops inspection plans for critical components, manages quality approvals for engines, alternators, panels, and reduces defects.
• Product Testing & Validation: Leads QA during FAT, SAT, Load Bank, Performance, and Reliability tests, ensuring compliance with specs and standards.
• Customer Quality Management: Resolves customer complaints, drives RCA and corrective actions, improves CSI, and interfaces with key customers on quality matters.

Descripción del empleo

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Head - Quality, based in Pune. The role will be key in leading the India Integrated Campus Green field Project’s overall Quality function with experience in Genset, Power Generation, Electrical Panel Manufacturing, and Engine‑Alternator Integration Industry.

The candidate will be responsible for driving the organization's quality strategy, ensuring product excellence, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across all quality functions. The incumbent will lead Supplier Quality, Incoming Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Testing Quality, Customer Quality, and Quality Systems while ensuring adherence to industry standards and customer requirements. Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil‑free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world‑class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

What you’ll do:

• Quality Leadership & Strategy: Develops and implements the organization's Quality Vision and Strategy, establishes quality objectives, and drives a culture of Zero-Defect Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives like Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
• Manufacturing Quality: Ensures quality compliance across all manufacturing processes, develops and monitors process quality control plans, establishes Critical to Quality (CTQ) characteristics, and drives improvements in First Pass Yield (FPY) and Right First Time (RFT).
• Supplier Quality Management: Develops and implements supplier quality performance programs, conducts audits and assessments, drives supplier development initiatives, monitors performance (PPM, rejection levels), and leads corrective action programs.
• Incoming & In-Process Quality: Ensures effective incoming inspection standards, develops inspection plans for critical components, manages quality approvals for key items (engines, alternators, panels), and works to reduce incoming defects and line stoppages.
• Product Testing & Validation: Leads quality assurance during various testing phases, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Load Bank Testing, Performance Testing, and Reliability Testing, while ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
• Customer Quality Management: Leads the resolution of customer complaints, drives Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions, works to improve the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI), establishes preventive action systems, and interfaces directly with key customers on quality matters.

You are:

• Educational Background: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is required, with a Master's Degree, Six Sigma Black Belt, and Lead Auditor Certification (ISO 9001) being preferred qualifications.
• Extensive Experience: Candidates must possess a minimum of 20 years of experience in relevant sectors such as Genset Manufacturing, Power Generation, Electrical Panel Manufacturing, Switchgear, or Industrial Equipment Manufacturing, with at least 8-10 years in senior quality leadership positions.
• Comprehensive Technical Competencies: Proven expertise in Quality Management Systems (QMS), Supplier Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Quality, and Customer Quality is essential. This includes proficiency in methodologies like FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, 8D Methodology, CAPA, and conducting internal and external audits, especially concerning Electrical System Quality and Engine & Alternator Assembly Quality.
• In‑depth Industry Knowledge: A strong understanding of critical components and systems within the power generation industry, including Diesel Engines, Alternators, Controllers (DSE, ComAp, Woodward), LT Panels, Synchronization Panels, AMF Panels, FDE Packages, and Load Bank Testing.
• Strong Leadership Capabilities: Demonstrated competencies in Strategic Leadership, Customer Focus, Analytical Thinking, Data-Driven Decision Making, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Development, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, and a strong Result Orientation.

What you’ll get:

• A full‑time role based in Pune. Competitive Compensation & Benefits Dynamic & Supportive Work Environment: Thrive in an innovative and forward‑thinking culture that values your expertise and will foster professional growth. Accelerate your career with dedicated pathways for advancement, access to specialised training programs and ample opportunities for skill enhancement. Our people are can‑do, positive, resilient and persistent.

#LI-AS1 Equal employment opportunity We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so communities can thrive and businesses can grow. We bring power, heat and cooling to customers and communities wherever they need it. No two days are the same. We work in dynamic environments and offer a wide range of opportunities for motivated people to enrich their lives and communities. If you are prepared to give us your best, you can learn and grow quickly. We are building a culture and an environment where everyone can be at their best. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we achieve our potential. Join us, bring your energy, and grow your career.