Lead Inhouse /In Process Quality

ACG; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ACG is seeking a Lead Inhouse /In Process Quality to steer QA & QC, ensure ISO/good manufacturing practice compliance, and drive continuous improvement across processes and product quality. You will lead a team, manage audits, and champion Kaizen & 5S in a manufacturing environment. Location Pune, Maharashtra, India with on-site work.

The role requires strong documentation, calibration/validation experience, and the ability to implement robust quality systems in line with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading inhouse QA/QC teams in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO, cGMP, and regulatory standards.
• Strong documentation, audit handling, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the inhouse QA & QC team in day-to-day activities and prioritise inspections.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality systems to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review QA/QC documentation (SOPs, protocols, test reports, validations).
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits.
• Ensure calibration, validation, and preventive maintenance of quality instruments.
• Drive root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Guide IPQC inspectors and support Production for in-line QA.
• Implement Kaizen & 5S for continual improvement.
• Take ownership of process quality and product performance at each stage.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

Regulatory compliance

ISO/cGMP

Audit management

Documentation

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Data analysis

Kaizen

5S

Education

BE/BTech in Mechanical/Industrial Eng

Tools

Calibration

Validation

Job description

Position Title : Lead Inhouse /In Process Quality

Job Objective :

To lead the In process / In house Quality Assurance & Quality Control function by ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, implementing robust quality systems, and driving continuous improvement in processes, documentation, and product quality.

Primary responsibilities :

• Lead the inhouse QA & QC team in day-to-day quality assurance and quality control activities. Prioritizes inspections and manpower based on project load.
• Advanced knowledge of dimensional, visual, and functional inspection during sub-assembly and final assembly.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality systems in compliance with ISO, GMP, and regulatory standards. Develop the QAP for new products
• Review and approve QA/QC documentation (SOPs, Protocols, Test reports, validations).
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits.
• Ensure calibration, validation, and preventive maintenance of quality instruments.
• Identifies potential failure points early in the process using FMEA and past NCR data. Drive root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Production, R&D, Engineering, Procurement) to resolve quality issues.
• Guides IPQC inspectors and supports Production for in-line quality assurance.
• Implementation of Kaizen & 5S activities for continual improvement.
• Takes ownership of process quality and product performance at each stage
• Understands internal customer (Production/QA) needs and provides timely feedback

Key Result Areas :

• Zero major NCs in customer and regulatory audits.
• On-time closure of deviations, CAPA, and complaints.
• Effective functioning of inhouse QA/QC lab as per defined standards.
• Reduction in rework, rejection, and customer complaints.
• Timely preparation of MIS and quality metrics.

Competency:

• Knowledge of QA/QC systems, ISO, cGMP, and regulatory requirements
• Leadership, team/Resource management, and training ability
• Strong documentation, audit handling, and reporting skills
• Hands-on experience in QC testing, calibration, and validation
• Proficiency in root cause analysis, risk assessment, CAPA
• Data Analysis Tools
• Identify areas for improvement in processes and implement innovative solutions.
• Planning and Execution
• Decision Making

Level of Education -

BE/BTech in Engineering (Mechanical/ Industrial) or equivalent

Experience -

experience in Inhouse Quality