Quality Head

Carrier Wheels Pvt. Ltd.; Muzaffarnagar; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Wheels Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Quality Head to lead the Quality function for automotive steel wheel/rim manufacturing.

The role is responsible for ensuring product quality, customer satisfaction, process improvements, and compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements. Lead QA/QC, IQC, IPQC, Final Inspection, and supplier quality; mentor the team and partner with Production, Design, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement and defect

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in engineering with relevant automotive quality domain
• Experience in leading QA/QC in automotive manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and related quality tools
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC, IQC, IPQC, and Final Inspection teams
• Develop and implement quality strategies to achieve zero-defect manufacturing
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and customer requirements
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke and SPC initiatives
• Lead customer, internal, supplier, and certification audits
• Handle customer complaints using 8D, 5 Why, CAPA and root cause analysis
• Monitor quality KPIs: PPM, rework, warranty, COPQ
• Ensure APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC implemented
• Collaborate with Production, Design, Maintenance, and Supply Chain
• Develop supplier quality systems and mentor the quality team
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory standards across plant

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Team management

Audit management

Customer handling

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

IATF 16949

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

8D

CAPA

Core Quality Tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description – Quality Head

Position: Quality Head

Department: Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Company: Carrier Wheels Pvt. Ltd.

Job Summary

Carrier Wheels Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Quality Head to lead the Quality function for automotive steel wheel/rim manufacturing. The role is responsible for ensuring product quality, customer satisfaction, process improvements, and compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Incoming Quality (IQC), In-Process Quality (IPQC), and Final Inspection teams.

Develop and implement quality strategies to achieve customer satisfaction and zero-defect manufacturing.

Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific quality requirements.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and SPC.

Lead customer audits, internal audits, supplier audits, and certification audits.

Handle customer complaints using 8D, 5 Why, CAPA, and root cause analysis.

Monitor quality KPIs such as PPM, rejection, rework, warranty claims, and COPQ.

Ensure APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC are effectively implemented.

Work closely with Production, Design, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to improve product and process quality.

Develop supplier quality systems and monitor supplier performance.

Mentor and develop the quality team through training and performance management.

Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards across the plant.

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, 8D, CAPA, and Core Quality Tools.

Expertise in automotive manufacturing and steel wheel/rim production.

Strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Experience in customer handling and audit management.

Excellent communication and team management abilities.

Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering (Master's degree is an added advantage).

Experience

12–18 years of experience in the automotive manufacturing industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Experience in steel wheel/rim manufacturing or automotive component manufacturing is highly preferred.

Preferred Industry

Steel Wheel & Rim Manufacturing

Auto Components

Sheet Metal Manufacturing

Leadership & Team Management

Strategic Quality Planning

Customer Focus

Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

Process Optimization

Decision Making

Stakeholder Management

CTC

As per company standards and candidate experience.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

Hands-on experience in automotive wheel/rim manufacturing.

Proven track record of reducing customer complaints, rejection rates, and improving plant quality performance.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive a strong quality culture across the organization.