QA Senior Engineer

Kimberlyclark; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark in Pune, India is seeking a QA Senior Engineer to drive quality assurance across manufacturing operations. You will manage QA routines, analyze data, support CAPA, and ensure compliance with GMP and QMS.

The role requires a engineering degree and 4–5 years in manufacturing, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required).
• 4–5 years of experience in manufacturing functions.
• Ability to work effectively with computer systems and current office practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• High resilience and energy in a fast-paced, changing environment; good listening and collaborative mindset.
• Analytical capability and ability to make quick decisions to solve issues; cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage QA routine activities like RFT, NCR reporting, RCA & CAPA follow-up and closure, PASS data entry compliance, EtQ system compliance.
• Analyze data with quality tools and present results to drive product/process improvement.
• Cascade consumer complaints and product defects to engage shop floor teams.
• Conduct periodic and ad hoc trainings on GMP and product safety; follow up actions.
• Coordinate with KC mills to benchmark practices and roll out improvements in Pune mill.
• Conduct process health check audits (Process, GMP, QMSR) as scheduled.
• Ensure effective corrective actions in product/process improvements.
• Support implementation of new quality systems/initiatives.
• Lead risk assessments/FMEA during product changes and support cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical ability

Teamwork

Decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

QA Senior Engineer

Job Description

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®At Kimberly-Clark, it's all here for you-innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: designing new technologies, diving into data, optimizing digital experiences, and constantly developing better, faster ways to get results. You want to be part ofa performance culture dedicated to building technology for a purpose that matters. Here, you'll work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development while you help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

About You

In one of our , technical roles, you'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

• Manage all QA routine activities like RFT Make, Quality Non-Conformance reporting, RCA & CAPA follow up and closure, PASS data entry compliance, EtQ system compliance, etc.

• Responsible for analysing the data with use of quality tools and present in a meaningful form which helps in product/process improvement.

• Cascade down consumer/customer complaints, product defects on shop floor and ensure active involvement of people in discussions.

• Conduct periodic and ad hoc trainings on GMP, personal hygiene, product safety, etc. and follow up on required actions.

• Coordinate with other KC mills to benchmark practices and roll out pertinent ones in Pune mill.

• Conduct process health check audits like Process audit, GMP audit, QMSR audits as per frequency.

• Work closely with other stakeholders in mill to ensure effectiveness of corrective actions implemented for product/process improvement.

• Ensure compliance towards implementation of new quality systems/initiatives.

• Facilitating and supporting cross functional team in risk assessment/FMEA during product changes.

• Planning/organizing Quality initiatives/programs to enhance quality culture in organization.

• Ensure lab certification, tester certification related activities as per periodicity.

• Monitoring and actioning on RFT metrics (Procure, Make, Move, Sell).

• Ensure plant activities comply to K-C Quality Management System (QMS) and applicable regulatory requirements

• Facilitate and support cross functional team on quality incident investigations.

• Single point contact for conducting risk assessments, FMEA, etc. as per change control process.

• Ensure seamless coordination of QA with different stakeholders during trials/change events.

• Act as an interface between KC and raw material and service suppliers for Quality-related aspects.

• Engage in people upskilling through trainings and Coordinate quality improvement projects.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor'sdegreein Engineering.

• 4-5 years of experience in manufacturing functions.

• Ability to work effectively with computer systems and a thorough knowledge of current office practices and procedures.

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

• High resilience and energy in a fast paced and changing environment good listening ability to win with limited resources Ability to work collaboratively and to develop a collaborative winning mindset.

• Analytical capability, and able to make quick decisions to solve issues Ability to work as a team player Demonstrated ability to work with cross functional teams effectively.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompassesthe experiences of our consumers.When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of local policies.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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Primary Location

Pune, India

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time