quality control manager

Weekday AI; Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 18,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead QA and QC operations in a computer hardware and laptop manufacturing environment in India.

The role requires hands-on quality leadership to establish inspection processes, drive defect reduction, and ensure products meet performance, durability, and reliability standards, with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in quality control or manufacturing quality management.
• Experience in computer hardware/electronics manufacturing.
• Familiarity with IQC, IPQC, and FQC processes.
• ISO 9001 compliance and CAPA programs.
• Ability to lead audits and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality control activities across laptop and computer hardware manufacturing operations.
• Establish and maintain quality inspection procedures for components and finished products.
• Oversee testing of laptops, motherboards, memory, storage, displays, batteries, and more.
• Monitor processes to identify defects and deviations.
• Develop CAPA to reduce defects and improve reliability.
• Conduct root-cause analysis using quality tools.
• Define and track quality KPIs such as defect rates and first-pass yield.
• Coordinate with suppliers to address component-quality issues.
• Lead internal quality audits and supplier assessments.
• Ensure adherence to quality procedures and compliance requirements.
• Mentor quality engineers and technicians.
• Maintain quality records and audit documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Support new product introductions and process validation.

Skills

Quality management

Quality control

IQC/IPQC/FQC

CAPA

Root-cause analysis

Supplier audits

Process improvement

Product testing

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 900000 - Rs 18000000 (ie INR 9-18 LPA)

Experience: 9+ yrs

Location: India

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Control Managerto lead quality assurance and control operations within a computer hardware and laptop manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in manufacturing quality systems, product inspections, defect prevention, process improvement, and compliance with established quality standards.

This role requires a hands-on quality leader who can establish robust inspection processes, improve manufacturing reliability, reduce product defects, and ensure that finished laptops and computer hardware meet defined performance, durability, and reliability requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quality control activities across laptop and computer hardware manufacturing operations.
• Establish and maintain quality inspection procedures for incoming components, in-process production, and finished products.
• Oversee testing of laptops, motherboards, memory, storage devices, displays, batteries, power adapters, and other hardware components.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to identify defects, deviations, and potential product failures.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to reduce defects and improve product reliability.
• Conduct root-cause analysis using appropriate quality tools and methodologies.
• Define and track quality KPIs, including defect rates, first-pass yield, rework, rejection rates, and customer returns.
• Coordinate with suppliers to address component-quality issues and improve incoming material standards.
• Lead internal quality audits, supplier assessments, process audits, and product inspections.
• Ensure adherence to documented quality procedures, manufacturing specifications, and relevant compliance requirements.
• Manage, train, and mentor quality engineers, inspectors, and technicians.
• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, non-conformance reports, and audit documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve production efficiency, minimise waste, and prevent recurring quality issues.
• Support new product introductions, process validation, and quality reviews for new laptop or hardware models.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 9+ years of experiencein quality control, quality assurance, or manufacturing quality management, preferably in computer hardware or electronics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of laptop manufacturing, computer hardware components, assembly processes, and product testing.
• Proven experience managing quality teams and implementing manufacturing quality systems.
• Experience with incoming quality control (IQC), in-process quality control (IPQC), and final quality control (FQC).
• Strong understanding of root-cause analysis, CAPA, defect tracking, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and relevant electronics manufacturing standards.
• Experience conducting supplier audits, process audits, and product reliability assessments.
• Strong analytical, organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, inspection data, and quality reports.
• A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.