Manager - Process Quality ( Non Ferrous Foundry)

Kirloskar Brothers Limited; Pune District, Sangli District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirloskar Brothers Limited is seeking a quality assurance/quality control professional in Pune with 5–10 years of experience. You will monitor compliance with quality specifications, drive CAPA actions, handle customer complaints, and document quality metrics.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement through structured methodologies. The ideal candidate holds a metallurgy-related degree/diploma and may have certifications in quality management or Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of QA/QC experience in manufacturing.
• Experience identifying issues through root-cause analysis and closure.
• Experience with audits, CAPA, and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with defined quality requirements and specs.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement CAPA.
• Coordinate with teams to resolve customer complaints.
• Prepare and maintain quality-related reports and records.
• Identify areas for continual improvement.
• Lead improvement methodologies like 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, PDCA, Kaizen.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

CAPA

Documentation

Education

Metallurgy degree/diploma

Tools

SPC

MSA

FMEA

Control Plan

PPAP

APQP

8D

Pareto analysis

Job description

Experience Requirement:

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control.
• Experience in handling quality issues from identification through root-cause analysis and closure.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and driving quality improvement projects.
• Experience with audits, customer complaints, CAPA, and quality documentation.

Role & responsibilities:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with defined quality requirements and specifications.
• Identify quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Handle customer complaints and coordinate with relevant teams for timely resolution.
• Prepare and maintain quality-related documentation, reports, and records.
• Analyze identify areas for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, rework, rejection, and customer complaints.
• Conduct inspections and ensure proper implementation of quality control plans.
• Train employees on quality, standards, and best practices.
• Lead or participate in improvement methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, CAPA, PDCA, and Kaizen.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree/Diploma in metallurgy.
• Certification in Quality Management, Six Sigma, Internal Auditor, or Lead Auditor is an advantage.
• Experience with quality tools such as SPC, MSA, FMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, APQP, 8D, and Pareto analysis is preferred.