Lead & Head Quality (Electrical & Electronics)

Varroc; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Varroc is seeking an experienced Quality Leader to head the plant Quality function in Pune, ensuring world-class standards across incoming, in-process, customer, supplier, and new product quality. The role focuses on zero-defect manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across operations.

The candidate will drive quality strategy, lead cross-functional teams, and coordinate audits, CAPAs, and PPAP/APQP activities to meet OEM requirements and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end quality in manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record in establishing KPIs and driving quality targets.
• Ability to mentor cross-functional teams and build leadership.
• Deep knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end Quality function for the plant, driving zero-defect manufacturing.
• Develop and execute the plant quality strategy aligned with business goals.
• Interface with OEMs on quality matters and drive customer audits.
• Oversee supplier quality programs, PPAP and APQP activities.
• Lead new product quality planning and NPI quality readiness.
• Drive quality systems, audits, and data-driven improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality Leadership

Manufacturing Quality

Customer Quality

Supplier Quality

New Product Quality

Quality Systems

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Tools

SPC

MSA

APQP

PPAP

Job description

The Position will be discussed with the candidate as per his experience, expertise & availability of the role.

Role Purpose

Lead the end-to-end Quality function for the manufacturing plant, ensuring world-class quality standards across incoming, in-process, customer, supplier, and new product quality. The role is responsible for driving zero-defect manufacturing, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the plant quality strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Drive a culture of quality, customer focus, and operational excellence.
• Establish quality KPIs and ensure achievement of plant quality targets.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional quality teams while building future leadership capability.

Manufacturing Quality

• Ensure robust quality control throughout SMT, PCB Assembly (PCBA), electrical assembly, testing, and final inspection processes.
• Monitor First Pass Yield (FPY), Defects Per Million (DPPM), Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), Rework, Scrap, and Right First Time (RFT).
• Lead quality assurance for automated SMT lines, wave/selective soldering, conformal coating, ICT, Functional Testing (FCT), AOI, AXI, SPI, and End-of-Line testing.
• Drive process capability improvement through SPC, MSA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Audits.

Customer Quality

• Act as the primary interface for OEM and customer quality matters.
• Lead customer audits, quality reviews, and complaint resolution.
• Drive effective 8D, Root Cause Analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Improve customer satisfaction by reducing warranty claims, field failures, and customer PPM.

Supplier Quality

• Develop supplier quality improvement strategies.
• Conduct supplier audits and monitor supplier performance.
• Drive PPAP approvals, APQP implementation, and supplier development initiatives.
• Ensure incoming material quality through robust inspection systems.

New Product Quality

• Support new product introduction (NPI) and localization projects.
• Lead APQP, PPAP, Run@Rate, Process Validation, and Production Trial activities.
• Ensure successful quality planning from development to mass production.

Quality Systems

• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, customer-specific requirements, and applicable statutory standards.
• Drive Layered Process Audits (LPA), Product Audits, Internal Audits, and Process Compliance.
• Maintain documentation including SOPs, Work Instructions, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Quality Manuals.
• Lead Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and Quality Circle initiatives.
• Drive defect reduction, yield improvement, and process optimization.
• Utilize statistical tools and data analytics for quality improvement.

For SMT role:

• SMT Manufacturing (SPI, AOI, AXI, Reflow, Wave Soldering)
• PCB Assembly (PCBA)
• Customer Quality Management
• Functional Testing (FCT), ICT, Burn-In Testing

For Electrical & Electronics:

• Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing
• IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3
• APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plan
• 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto, DMAIC
• Customer Quality Management
• Supplier Quality Management
• New Product Quality Planning
• Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma
• Statistical Process Control
• Metrology & Calibration
• Reliability Testing and Environmental Testing
• ESD Control & Cleanroom Practices