Manager/ Senior Manager - Quality

Emerson; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits plans

Flexible time-off plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Chennai is seeking a seasoned quality leader with over 10 years of experience in quality management. The role involves defining quality strategies, leading initiatives across production and engineering, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards and customer quality systems. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership, communication skills, and deep knowledge of quality tools like Six Sigma. This position offers a supportive culture prioritizing innovation, career development, and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in quality leadership roles within manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of quality tools like PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D.
• Proven experience with ISO standards and regulatory audits.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the quality vision aligned with business goals.
• Lead cross-functional quality initiatives across production and engineering.
• Oversee and improve QMS compliance with relevant certifications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Quality tools

Tools

ISO standards

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Job Description

• Define and implement the quality vision, strategy, and objectives aligned with business goals
• Lead cross‑functional quality initiatives across production, engineering, and supply chain
• Oversee and improve QMS and ensure compliance with relevant certifications and audits
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., RoHS, REACH, CE, UL), customer‑specific requirements and customer feedback handling
• Maintain and improve QMS documentation, procedures, and controls
• Monitor and improve product quality metrics (e.g., FPY, PPM, COPQ)
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and external issues
• Drive supplier quality development and incoming inspection protocols
• Manage and mentor the quality assurance and quality control teams
• Build a culture of accountability, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement with the team
• Interface with key customers on quality matters, audits, and escalations
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure design‑for‑quality and process capability
• Support Regionalization, localization and new product development initiatives along with Asia Pacific team for specific site‑based developments
• Manage stakeholders as per organization structure

Who You Are

You’re a seasoned quality leader with deep experience in manufacturing. You drive compliance, and build high‑performing teams. Your balanced technical expertise with strategic vision ensures quality is not just maintained but elevated as a business advantage.

For This Role, You Will Need

• 10+ years of experience in quality leadership roles within manufacturing, exposure to valves/coils or related components will be an added advantage
• Deep knowledge of quality tools (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, Six Sigma, GT&D)
• Proven experience with ISO standards, regulatory audits, and customer quality systems
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart

• Certification in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing
• Experience with ERP and digital quality systems
• Ability to influence across functions and drive change

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee well-being. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, an Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time‑off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.