Manager - Quality

Brakes India; Jhagadia; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Brakes India is seeking a Lead Quality professional to drive quality systems and processes across our manufacturing operations in India. You will implement and sustain IATF 16949 aligned QMS, perform audits, and ensure product conformity through rigorous inspection and control plans.

You will lead PFMEA/Control Plans, drive root cause analysis, and foster a culture of First Time Right and continuous improvement. Collaboration across Production, Engineering, and Supplier Quality is essential.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• 12-15 years of experience in Quality Systems, Process Quality, or Manufacturing Quality in automotive/auto-component industry.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA.

Responsibilities

• Implement and sustain Quality Management Systems (QMS) in line with IATF 16949 and customer requirements.
• Conduct System, Process, Product, and Layered Process Audits; drive timely closure of audit findings.
• Manage incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities to ensure product conformity.
• Lead development and deployment of PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Drive defect prevention, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure effective implementation of APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, and other quality core tools.
• Promote First Time Right (FTR), Zero Defect mindset, and reduction of rejection, rework, and scrap.
• Build quality awareness through training, coaching, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Monitor key quality KPIs such as PPM, FTR, Customer Complaints, Audit Scores, and COPQ.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supplier Quality teams to improve process capability and customer satisfaction.

Skills

QMS implementation

Audits

Root cause analysis

FMEA

APQP/PPAP

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

Lead quality system implementation and process quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with IATF 16949 requirements, achieve First Time Right (FTR), and build a strong quality culture across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and sustain Quality Management Systems (QMS) in line with IATF 16949 and customer requirements.
• Conduct System, Process, Product, and Layered Process Audits; drive timely closure of audit findings.
• Manage incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities to ensure product conformity.
• Lead development and deployment of PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Drive defect prevention, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure effective implementation of APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, and other quality core tools.
• Promote First Time Right (FTR), Zero Defect mindset, and reduction of rejection, rework, and scrap.
• Build quality awareness through training, coaching, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Monitor key quality KPIs such as PPM, FTR, Customer Complaints, Audit Scores, and COPQ.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supplier Quality teams to improve process capability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• 12-15 years of experience in Quality Systems, Process Quality, or Manufacturing Quality in the automotive/auto-component industry.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and problem-solving methodologies.