Incoming Quality Manager

Western Refrigeration Pvt Ltd; Dadra and Nagar Haveli; On-site; INR 3,200,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Refrigeration Pvt Ltd is seeking an experienced IQA leader to head the incoming quality area for our refrigeration & HVAC manufacturing operations. You will supervise raw material inspections, reliability testing, vendor audits, and supplier quality evaluation to ensure defect-free components.

Responsibilities include leading the IQA team, driving corrective actions using RCA and 7 QC Tools, implementing Six Sigma and Lean practices, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015,

Qualifications

• Education in mechanical engineering with 13–15 years in QA in refrigeration/HVAC.
• Hands-on SAP QM, Advanced MS Excel, 7 QC Tools, Six Sigma, RCA.

Responsibilities

• Lead IQA team for incoming material inspection and sample approvals.
• Drive supplier quality, audits, evaluate vendor performance, and manage complaints.
• Oversee component reliability testing and validation.
• Ensure quality across Sheet Metal, Paint Shop, Foaming, and Final Assembly.
• Identify CTQ/CTP metrics and drive RCA and defect reduction.
• Lead deployment of Six Sigma, Lean, and TQM principles.
• Ensure ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 compliance.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

TQM

ISO standards knowledge

Education

B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP QM Module

MS Excel

7 QC Tools

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic professional to lead our IQA function. The ideal candidate will oversee raw material and component inspections, reliability testing, vendor audits, and supplier quality evaluation within the Refrigeration (HVAC) industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Incoming Quality Leadership: Lead the IQA team to ensure thorough incoming material inspection, sample approvals, and adherence to quality standards.
  
• Supplier Quality & Audits: Drive vendor quality improvement, conduct supplier audits, evaluate vendor performance, and manage part-related customer complaints.
  
• Testing & Reliability: Oversee component-level reliability testing and validation.
  
• Process Understanding: Ensure quality parameters across manufacturing operations, including Sheet Metal, Paint Shop, Foaming, and Final Assembly line processes.
  
• Critical Parameters: Identify, monitor, and maintain CTP (Critical to Process) and CTQ (Critical to Quality) metrics.
  
• Continuous Improvement: Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA), defect/rework reduction initiatives, and deploy 7 QC Tools, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and TQM principles.
  
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare and analyze quality MIS reports; maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 standards.
  

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Education: B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering.
  
• Experience: 13 to 15 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance, specifically within the Refrigeration or HVAC / Air-Conditioning sector.
  
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with SAP (QM Module preferred), Advanced MS Excel, 7 QC Tools, Six Sigma methodologies, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
  
• Certifications/Expertise: Working knowledge or certifications in TQM, Lean Manufacturing, and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).