Maintenance Depot Quality Manager

Kinet Railway Solutions Limited; Jodhpur; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinet Railway Solutions Ltd., based in India, requires a Maintenance Depot Quality Manager to oversee quality across maintenance, inspection and overhaul activities at the depot. You will ensure adherence to procedures, manage inspections, calibrations, NCRs and the MQMP, while interfacing with customers and leading a quality-focused depot team.

The role emphasizes strong experience in QMS, audits, and root-cause analysis, with senior responsibilities in reporting and CAPA oversight, in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree required.
• Strong background in quality systems and audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance, overhaul, and repair comply with procedures and quality standards.
• Oversee inspections at all stages of maintenance.
• Manage non-conformities (NCRs) related to maintenance activities.
• Develop and implement MQMP as per contract requirements.
• Represent quality within depot and interface with customer.
• Prepare quality performance reports, audit status and CAPA reports.

Skills

QMS ISO 9001

IRIS

Quality Audits

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Production/Manufacturing Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering/Quality/Operations

Tools

Inspection & measuring equipment calibration

NDT equipment

Job description

The Maintenance Depot Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of quality requirements across all maintenance, inspection, and overhaul activities within the depot. The role focuses on operational quality control, adherence to defined procedures, and ensuring that maintenance outputs meet safety, reliability, and customer standards.

Your profile

Key Responsibilities and Authority

• Ensure all maintenance, overhaul, and repair activities comply with approved procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections of equipment/components.
• Ensure calibration and proper use of inspection and measuring equipment.
• Oversee special processes during Services (e.g., NDT, torque checks, functional testing).
• Verify conformity of maintenance outputs before release for service.
• Identify, record, and manage non-conformities (NCRs) related to maintenance activities.
• Developing and implementing the Maintenance Quality Management Plan (MQMP) in line with contract requirements.
• Representing quality within the depot team and acting as the interface with customer.
• Prepare and present:
  • Quality performance reports (KPIs, trends, defects).
  • Audit status and CAPA reports.

Minimum Qualifications, Minimum Experience and Competency

• Bachelor’s Degree (mandatory) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production / Manufacturing Engineering.
• Preferred (advantage) Master’s degree (Engineering / Quality / Operations).
• Min 12 years in Quality Assurance / Quality Control in Maintenance depots (Preferred), Manufacturing plants with Service exposure, Rolling stock / aviation / heavy equipment maintenance.
• At least 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong ability to interact with auditors, clients, and regulatory bodies.
• Team leadership and stakeholder management.
• Strong knowledge of
  • Quality Management Systems (QMS – ISO 9001, IRIS, etc.).
  • Maintenance processes and overhaul practices.
• Hands on experience in Quality systems & audits.
• Expertise in Root cause analysis & continuous improvement.
• Deep understanding and expertise related to Product Safety requirements.

Why us?

• Lead a nationally significant railway project with transformative potential.
• Engage with advanced technologies and industry-leading experts.
• Thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment.

About us

Kinet Railway Solutions Ltd., an Indian manufacturer of electric passenger trains, was established to manufacture and maintain 1,920 Vande Bharat sleeper coaches. In partnership with RVNL and Indian Railways, Kinet is driving India’s railway modernization by integrating cutting‑edge technology, enhancing passenger experience, and strengthening rail infrastructure. Committed to local manufacturing, regional suppliers, and workforce development, the company operates a state‑of‑the‑art factory in Latur and an engineering center in Hyderabad. A maintenance depot is already under construction in Jodhpur, with further facilities planned in Delhi and Bengaluru – shaping the future of rail travel in India.