Head of Section

National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings); Rajasthan; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings) is seeking a seasoned quality leader for Receiving Inspection across multiple labs.

The role focuses on steering GRN clearance, reducing nonconformances, guiding supplier improvements and ensuring aligned measurement practices with standard quality systems. Responsibilities include integrating RI with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, and R&D, driving audits, and deploying learning modules while maintaining documentation and dashboards

Qualifications

• Graduate in Engineering (B.Tech./B.E.), preferably Mechanical or Automotive.
• 12+ years of experience in Automotive quality assurance with 8+ years in receiving inspection and supplier improvement.
• Preference will be given to bearing manufacturing experience and familiarity with IATF 16949.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute GRN clearance for sampling inspection items.
• Lead SCAR reviews to prevent line stops due to quality issues and monitor next lots.
• Drive supplier quality improvements and defect reduction with SQA alignment.
• Maintain document control, calibration, and measurement alignment across RI operations.
• Coordinate with SQA & SD, R&D and other stakeholders to resolve technical quality issues.
• Develop dashboards and data-driven decision-making for KPIs and process improvement.

Skills

Bearing basics

Engineering drawing

Metrology

Control Plan

PFMEA

PPAP

MSA/GR&R

Problem solving

SAP/MM-QM

IATF 16949

Manufacturing processes

Education

B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical/Automotive

Tools

SAP MM/QM

Excel

Power BI

Job description

To ensure smooth working of all Receiving Inspection labs with timely clearance of material to avoid any Line Loss by monitoring adequate inspection equipment’s, manpower etc.

To lead & drive Receipt Inspection activity of all labs and ensure timely upgradation of systemic compliance requirement towards NEI Quality standards.

To plan alignment between NEI and Suppliers for desired qualitative output, identify improvement opportunities to meet them and drive process improvements.

To establish inspection practices and measurement harmonization with existing as well newly developed components/suppliers and drive audits of existing products to develop supplier capability & process.

To support internal stake holders like Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Quality, R & D, NPD teams, SD, SQA & other external stake holders.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Accountabilities

Major Activities

Key Performance Indicators

GRN clearance

• Planned way clearance of GRN for sampling inspection items
• Zero nonconformance in inspected items
• Prioritize disposition of NPD samples, expedited material and controlled batch
• GRN Clearance % in stipulated timeline

SCAR review

• Review root cause analysis data and provide feedback to prevent line stops due to quality issues and monitor next lots with proper verification
• Repeat issue reduction

Reducing issue count from internal/external customers (supplier related issues)

• Tracking systemic closure of supplier related faults with SQA
• Driving standardization and horizontal deployment of permanent measures at applicable suppliers
• Alignment of defect nature with customers
• Improving inspection plan to align customer and management requirement
• Shop and customer complaint count

Document control & Revision

• Regular reviews on documents (Inspection plan, Control plan, AQL) and update of document and share with internal stake holders
• Initial sample development at supplier end considering measurement alignment & ensure timely clearance
• Document review and update in line with organization requirement
• Measurement alignment
• Improvement projects associated to TAT reduction (GRN clearance), reliability improvement (GR&R improvement), multi gauging, traceability, etc.
• Repeat issue reduction through improvement project on critical issues and suppliers
• Measurement alignment between NEI and supplier
• Data analytics to prepare dashboard over KPIs and make data based decision making
• Coordinate activities with SQA & SD team to evaluate and resolve technically challenging engineering and quality-related problems encountered in assigned area.
• Identify anomalies on engineering drawings back to the design function
• Repeat issue count
• Identifying developmental needs of team and build improvement mechanism
• Development & deployment of e-modules for learning in collaboration with HR
• Team’s training plan adherence

MAJOR CHALLENGES

(Mention key 2-3 complex issues/challenges faced on this job)

• GRN clearance with managing Quality wrt Production planning
• Managing 5 receiving inspection areas for gauge, manpower, disposition
• Adhering to the New Product development Timelines wit samples inspection result release.
• Supplier quality variability – maintaining multi-level interaction and focus on bad suppliers
• Supporting multiple plants at same time when NC occurs
• Handling pressure from Production, SCM and Procurement
• Skill gaps in team to achieve vision of zero-defect
• Managing quarantine area and always stay audit ready

KEY DECISIONS

Recommendations made by this position for decision by the superior

Decision (self)

Decision Recommended to Superiors for approval

GRN clearance managing priority of team and without affecting production line loss

Change request associated to process and product

Uplifting systems to meet internal and external audit requirements

Travel bills clearance and approval, if exceed limit

Plan rules for containment activity with internal/external stakeholders during complaint

Cost reduction of efficiency improvement projects decision and review

Frequent communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders on ongoing issues

Escalation of pending/delayed actions items/ activities

Review of SCAR received from suppliers on issues and travel to supplier locations, if required

Training need identification for team and planning trainings

Managing daily work management of team and leave approval

Maintaining updated drawings, calibrated gauges and instruments for inspection process

Executing and monitoring monthly debit to suppliers

INTERACTIONS

(Mention the Interactions - internal and external in the job but do not include the interactions with boss or subordinates. Also, mention the nature/purpose of the interaction)

Internal Interaction

Job/ Role you need to interact with Internally in the organization to enable success in your day-to-day work

Interaction with

Planning for timely GRN clearance activities

Program Management + Supplier Development team

Discussion on NPD timeline, availability of components Masters, CSR requirements

Supplier Quality Assurance

Issuing observed NC’s during GRN inspection and review of submitted SCAR

R&D

• Supporting with inspection and disposition of component regarding VA/VE projects
• Providing improvement feedback regarding BOM, drawing, deviation, etc.

PQA (Calibration)

To maintain existing inspection facility (MSA, Calibration) and continue to build on efficiency by multi gauging, gauge design improvement for faster TAT

Manufacturing, PQA (Audit), CSC

Supporting with containment actions in case of shop floor NC observations, sample inspection (components) from analysis phase and supporting with resolution of quality issues

IT, Digital

Upgrading existing IT infrastructure and improving efficiency of RI operations by digital interventions

Management

During Management review meeting to represent performance of function

External Interactions

(Mention the Interactions - internal and external in the job but do not include the interactions with boss or subordinates. Also, mention the nature/purpose of the interaction)

Interaction with

For addressing regarding inspection results and resolution of NC.

For support required in case of containment/inspection of stock or visit to NEI.

Conducting audit as part of problem solving

3rd party inspection houses

For coordination the segregation activity at plant sites.

For planning and arranging required contractual inspectors and workmen in all RI area.

Customers/ External auditors

Representing RI facilities to demonstrate compliance towards standard requirements.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

(Mention the basic minimum entry level requirements for this job in terms of educational qualifications, professional experience, and competencies)

Educational Qualifications / Technical Training/ Certifications

Graduate in Engineering (B.Tech. or B.E.), preferably from Mechanical and Automotive stream

Relevant and total years of Experience

12+ years of experience in Automotive industry, in Quality Assurance function and 8+ years in receiving inspection and supplier improvement role.

Further preference will be given to association with bearing manufacturing industry.

Functional Skills

• Basic know-how of bearing as product and manufacturing process
• Knowledge of engineering drawing
• Measurement & Metrology: GD&T, tolerance analysis, calibration, comparator gauges, contour and optical profile gauge
• Quality Core Tools: Control Plan, PFMEA (linkages), PPAP documentation, MSA (GR&R), SPC (Cp/Cpk, control charts)
• Problem-Solving: 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, CAPA drafting, 5W-1H, PDCA, DMAIC and verification
• ERP/Systems: SAP MM/QM; Excel and Power BI for data analysis & dashboards
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 norms
• Understanding of turning, forging, grinding, casting and sheet metal manufacturing process