Quality Control Specialist - Automotive Quality Management & New Product Development

Borgwarner Emission System; Chennai; Vor Ort; INR 1.800.000 - 3.200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Borgwarner Emission System in Chennai seeks a Quality Control Specialist to own QMS and NPD quality processes for automotive components. You will ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949, coordinating with plant teams and OEM customers across global and India operations.

The role emphasizes audits, process improvement, and a built-in quality culture, with responsibility for PPAP submissions and QMS documentation. A strong background in lean tools and problem-solving is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in QMS for automotive components.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949 requirements.
• Audits: internal, supplier and customer-oriented.
• Experience with NPD quality activities and PPAP processes.

Aufgaben

• Lead QMS & NPD Quality at Chennai location.
• Coordinate with OEM customers for QMS-related matters.
• Drive audits and compliance with IATF16949 and OEM standards.
• Implement core quality tools and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Kenntnisse

QMS quality

NPD quality

Cross-functional leadership

Audit management

Gemba walks

Ausbildung

BE Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plan

SPC

MSA

Jobbeschreibung

Quality Control Specialist

This role will handle QMS & NPD Quality (QMS_Quality Management System & NPD_New Product Development) for Chennai location and ensure system in place to ensure BW gateway review process in all products.

Quality Management System

Develop and establish quality management system procedures for Automotive components. Serve as the primary interface for OEM customers (global & India) for all QMS-related matters. Coordinate with plant team members on establishing Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001: 2015 & IATF 16949 Responsible for audit activity including Manufacturing process audit, Internal quality audit (IQA) & co-ordinating with external quality audit for IATF16949 QMS. Follow & lead ISO 9001: 2015 & IATF16949-2016 Guidelines Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and OEM-specific requirements.

QMS & Continuous Improvement

Implement and sustain core quality tools : PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA Drive zero-defect mindset and prevention approach . Lead problem-solving initiatives using Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen. Conduct and drive Layered Process Audits (LPA) and internal audits Perform gap analysis and continuous process improvement initiatives across the plant.

Advanced Quality Planning

Engage in the design, development, manufacturing, and program management activities for new product development projects. Drive built-in quality culture rather than inspection-based quality . Develop quality assurance documentation to support new product development process and regulatory submissions. Single point contact for the PPAP review and submission with customer and get approval. Lead investigation and EPC controls, risk assessment - SOP +90 days Well versed in reading drawings, and setting up Quality Inspection plans Calibration Carry out measurement system analysis for gauges /instruments and test equipment. Periodic calibration of gauges /instruments and test equipment.

Cross-functional Coordination

Work with: Manufacturing – for process capability and stability Engineering – for design changes & APQP Supply Chain – for delivery adherence Sales/Program teams – for customer commitments Support new product launches and smooth industrialization.

Team Leadership & Governance

Lead quality engineers, inspectors, and shopfloor teams . Drive accountability through daily/weekly reviews and Gemba walks . Build strong capability in problem solving and process discipline. Foster a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Audit findings, measuring the number and severity of non-conformities discovered during internal and external audits Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Risk reduction rate, measuring the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies Number of process improvement initiatives Implemented, measuring the number of improvements made to existing processes

QMS & NPD - Job Requisition: BE Mechanical Engineering with 12+ years of experience in QMS & NPD with OEM or Auto ancillary unit.

• Develop and establish quality management system procedures.
• Serve as the primary interface for OEM customers (global & India) for all QMS-related matters.
• Coordinate with plant team members on establishing Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001: 2015 & IATF 16949
• Responsible for audit activity including Manufacturing process audit, Internal quality audit (IQA) & co-ordinating with external quality audit for IATF16949 QMS.
• Follow & lead ISO 9001: 2015 & IATF16949-2016 Guidelines
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and OEM-specific requirements
• Engage in the design, development, manufacturing, and program management activities for new product development projects.
• Drive built-in quality culture rather than inspection-based quality .
• Develop quality assurance documentation to support new product development process and regulatory submissions

Experience Level Mid Level