Manager - Quality

Schneider Electric; Ahmednagar; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd. (Ahmednagar Factory) is seeking a Manager - Quality with 5–8 years of experience in electrical quality management.

The role focuses on supplier quality performance, APQP/PPAP participation, and robust problem-solving using 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone methodologies. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement, lead audits, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.

Qualifications

• BE Electrical degree required.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Experience in supplier quality management and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate supplier quality performance via KPIs and scorecards.
• Handle supplier quality issues and non-conformances.
• Drive supplier quality improvement programs.
• Participate in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, and Process Validation.
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other methodologies.
• Conduct supplier audits, flash audits, and special process audits.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Poka-yoke

Kaizen

SAP awareness

QC tools

Analytical skills

Problem solving

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Education

BE Electrical

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

This position will be based at Ahmednagar Factory for Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.)

Job Title : Manager - Quality

Experience - 5 - 8 years

Education - BE Electrical

Additional Skills & Achievements: Knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 requirements.

Location: Ahilyanagar works

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Monitor & evaluate supplier quality performance through KPIs and scorecards.
• Handle supplier quality issues and non-conformances.
• Drive supplier quality improvement programs.
• Participate in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, and Process Validation activities
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other problem-solving methodologies.
• Supplier Audits , Flash Audit , Special process Audits & Part validation

Technical Competencies

• SAP awareness
• Must have expertise in Lean , six sigma, Poka-yoke, Kaizen
• Hands on experience in use of various QC tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Operational Responsibility

• Ability to travel to supplier locations as required.
• Customer Complaint Reduction Related to Supplier Parts.
• Supplier Corrective Action Closure Effectiveness.
• SPC for parts

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to shape supplier quality and contribute to organizational excellence
• Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement
• Professional growth through exposure to strategic supplier partnerships and quality systems
• Work that makes a measurable impact on product quality and customer satisfaction

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