Manufacturing Quality Auditor / Engineer

Tech Mahindra; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mahindra is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Auditor / Engineer (MQA) in Chennai to support supplier quality assurance and shop-floor audits. The role focuses on machining, surface treatments, welding, and other processes to ensure product quality and process compliance.

The candidate will conduct audits, verify critical dimensions, evaluate QMS, drive CAPA, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues across supplier locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or production engineering or equivalent.
• 8–12 years in Quality Assurance / Quality Control / Supplier Quality.
• Experience in 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 QMS for compliance.
• Drive RCA and 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

Anodizing

Welding

Glass manufacturing

Sandblasting

Gluing

Injection molding

Casting processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical / production engineering

Job description

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

Manufacturing Quality Auditor / Engineer (MQA) to support supplier quality assurance and manufacturing process audits at SI factory locations. The role requires strong expertise in machining and special processes, with a focus on driving process compliance, product quality, and supplier improvements.

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)
• Anodizing / Surface Treatments (Critical)
• Welding Processes
• 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