Manufacturing Quality Auditor

HappieHire; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,275,000 - 1,725,000; Full time

Job summary

HappieHire in Chennai is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Auditor/Engineer (MQA) to conduct audits at supplier sites and validate part-to-print specifications. You will evaluate QMS, drive RCA/CAPA, and monitor sub-tier supplier performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 8+ years in QA/QC or supplier quality, strong experience in shop-floor environments, and willingness to travel up to ~40% to supplier locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / production engineering or equivalent.
• 8–12 years of experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control / Supplier Quality.
• Strong exposure to shop-floor manufacturing environments.
• Experience in process audits, product validation, and supplier audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manufacturing process audits and product audits at supplier sites
• Perform part-to-print verification and critical dimension validation
• Evaluate supplier Quality Management Systems (QMS) for compliance
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective & preventive actions (CAPA)
• Assess and monitor sub-tier supplier quality performance
• Review manufacturing process flows, inspection systems, and control plans
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and process requirements
• Drive supplier capability improvements based on audit findings
• Prepare audit reports, scorecards, and improvement plans
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for quality issue resolution

Skills

CNC Machining

Welding

Anodizing / Surface Treatments

Glass manufacturing

Sandblasting

Gluing / Adhesive processes

Injection molding

Casting processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / production engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Description – Manufacturing Quality Auditor / Engineer (MQA)-Chennai

Job Title: Manufacturing Quality AuditorExperience: 8+ YearsLocation: ChennaiBudget: 15LPA

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct manufacturing process audits and product audits at supplier sites
• Perform part-to-print verification and critical dimension validation
• Evaluate supplier Quality Management Systems (QMS) for compliance
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective & preventive actions (CAPA)
• Assess and monitor sub-tier supplier quality performance
• Review manufacturing process flows, inspection systems, and control plans
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and process requirements
• Drive supplier capability improvements based on audit findings
• Prepare audit reports, scorecards, and improvement plans
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for quality issue resolution

Mandatory Technical Skills

• CNC Machining (Critical)
• Welding Processes (Critical)
• Anodizing / Surface Treatments (Critical)
• Glass manufacturing (Critical)
• Sandblasting
• Gluing / Adhesive processes
• Injection molding
• Casting processes

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / production engineering or equivalent
• 8–12 years of experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control / Supplier Quality
• Strong exposure to shop-floor manufacturing environments
• Experience in process audits, product validation, and supplier audits

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving and data interpretation skills
• Manufacturing Depth: Understanding of end-to-end production processes
• Audit Expertise: Ability to identify gaps and drive remediation actions
• Communication: Clear verbal and written reporting to stakeholders
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to work with suppliers and cross-functional teams

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel ~40% across supplier locations
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-accountability environments
• Strong ownership mindset and execution focus