Lead QMS (Global & Domestic)

Hero MotoCorp Ltd.; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hero MotoCorp Ltd. seeks an Internal QMS Leader to oversee the Quality Management System, drive Deming principles, and ensure continuous improvement of SOPs and quality processes across the manufacturing environment.

You will review SOPs, champion IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, lead internal audits, mentor auditors, and embed regulatory requirements into standard operations while coordinating cross-functional teams to sustain excellence in quality management.

Qualifications

• Management certification/degree is required.
• Graduation in Engineering is required.
• Minimum 9 years in manufacturing/automotive with at least 3+ years steering internal QMS or implementing IATF/Deming/TQM frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Review the current internal QMS system and execute regular internal audits.
• Ensure day-to-day sustenance of quality standards and document control:**
• Draft, update and validate new SOPs with process owners, embedding regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate, direct, and implement corporate-wide systems to achieve Deming framework goals.
• Lead internal training for QMS (ISO, IATF, VDA, Deming principles).
• Coach and certify internal auditors and department champions.

Skills

Auditing

Risk assessment

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

Education

Management certification/degree

Engineering degree

Tools

IATF 16949 Lead Auditor

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

VDA 6.3 Auditor

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

SPC/MSA

Root cause analysis (8D, 5W1H, Fishbone)

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The Internal QMS Leader oversees the company's Quality Management System by driving Deming principles, supporting the creation and review of SOPs, and ensuring current quality processes are sustained and continuously improved

A Day in the life

Review the current internal QMS system, Execute regular internal audits, Ensure the day-to-day sustenance of quality standards
SOP and Document Control Architecture Review existing SOPs Documentation collaboratively with cross-functional process owners Draft, update, and validate new SOPs with process owners, embedding regulatory requirements directly into standard operations.
Deming Award Framework Road-mapping Coordinate, direct, and implement corporate-wide systems to achieve the prestigious Deming Award.
Standardize TQM (Total Quality Management) methodologies across the organization
Internal Risk-Based System Audits
Plan, schedule, and execute comprehensive, QMS audits
Drive rigorous Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and 100% closure of NCs
QMS Capability Building & Training
Lead as internal training faculty for QMS frameworks (ISO, IATF, VDA, Deming principles).
Coaching and certifying internal auditors and department champions.

Academic Qualification & Experience

Management certification/degree
Graduation in Engineering
Minimum 9 years of experience in a manufacturing/ automotive environment, with at least 3+ years directly steering internal QMS, leading IATF implementation, or driving Deming/TQM frameworks

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Certifications: Certified Lead Auditor for IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 (essential); VDA 6.3 Certified Process Auditor (highly preferred).
Core Methodologies: Deep, functional knowledge of IATF 16949 Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plan).
TQM & Deming Frameworks: Thorough understanding of Total Quality Management principles, Daily Management, and Policy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri) necessary for Deming qualification.
Auditing Expertise: Advanced capability in risk-based auditing methodologies and execution of robust root cause analysis tools (8D, 5W1H, Fishbone) Business Analytics
Six Sigma – Black Belt certified
VDA 6.3 certified
Total Quality management Product, process & systems knowledge

Behavioural Skills

Effective communication skills
Assertiveness
Self-motivated, Continuous Learning Mind-set
Critical thinking & intellectual capabilities to analyse problems
Strategic orientation and generating workable solutions in line with objectives
Change Management

What will it be like to work for Hero

As theworld’s largestmanufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 25 years, Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators, passionate about being the best in what they do. You will become a part of India’s proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 130 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower.

If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction, Hero is your place to be. At Hero, we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility, pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best. Choose to be with the best, choose to be your best.

About Hero

Hero MotoCorp, headquartered in New Delhi, India, is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 25 consecutive years with ~$5 billion revenue. The Company's global footprint spans 52 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, Central and Latin America with a customer base of over 130 million. The Company operates eight manufacturing facilities - six in India and one each in Colombia and Bangladesh- along with two Research and Development centres: Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) in India and Tech Centre Germany (TCG).
Hero MotoCorp is driving the transition to electric mobility through VIDA, powered by Hero.

Strategic alliances with Harley-Davidson and Zero Motorcycles support the design and development of premium and electric motorcycles, respectively. Further demonstrating its commitment to the EV future, the Company has made strategic investments in two- and three-wheeler EV manufacturers, Ather Energy and Euler Motors. Hero MotoCorp is the only Indian two-wheeler manufacturer listed on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (D/SI).

Hero MotoCorp's Executive Chairman, Dr. Pawan Munjal, was named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate List of the 100 most influential leaders driving business climate action.

Beyond mobility, Hero MotoCorp is a major global promoter of sports, including golf, football, field hockey, and cricket. Hero MotoSports Team Rally is India's flag bearer in global rally racing.