Quality Control Manager

Weekday AI (YC W21); India; On-site; INR 1,116,000 - 2,009,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI, a hardware-focused client, seeks an experienced Quality Control Manager in India. The role leads QA and control operations across laptop and computer hardware manufacturing, ensuring strict adherence to quality standards and reliability targets.

You will drive CAPA initiatives, perform root-cause analyses, and mentor quality engineers and technicians. The ideal candidate has 9+ years in quality control/manufacturing QA within electronics, strong inspection process expertise, and a

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in quality control or manufacturing quality management in electronics.
• Strong knowledge of laptop manufacturing and hardware components.
• Experience with IQC, IPQC, and FQC processes.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and electronics manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality control activities across laptop and computer hardware manufacturing operations.
• Establish and maintain quality inspection procedures for components, in-process production, and finished products.
• Oversee testing of batteries, motherboards, memory, storage devices, displays, and other hardware components.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to identify defects, deviations, and potential product failures.
• Develop and implement CAPA to reduce defects and improve product reliability.
• Conduct root-cause analysis using quality tools and methodologies.
• Define and track quality KPIs, including defect rates and first-pass yield.

Skills

Quality control

Quality assurance

CAPA

Root-cause analysis

Quality audits

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Engineering degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Industrial Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

FMEA

Six Sigma

Job description

Job Description:

This role is for one of the Weekdays clients

Salary range: Rs 100000 - Rs 180000 (i.e. INR 15-18 LPA)

Experience: 9+ yrs

Location: India

We are looking for an experienced and detail-orientedQuality Control Managerto lead quality assurance and control operations within acomputer hardware and laptop manufacturingenvironment. 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 knowledgeoflaptop 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.