Quality Lead

Rockwell Automation; Kancheepuram; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mindfulness program with Calm premium

Volunteer and donation matching

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing programs (OnTrack)

On-demand digital course library

Local benefits

Job summary

Rockwell Automation in Chennai (Oragadam/Kancheepuram area) seeks a Quality Assurance supervisor to lead QA systems, define inspection methods, and support manufacturing with data-driven quality improvements. You will supervise staff and drive corrective actions across the plant, reporting to the Quality and Project Transfer Manager.

The role requires a BE in Mechanical or E&E, 10+ years’ experience, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• BE in Mechanical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering is essential.
• 10+ years of experience in quality systems and manufacturing environments.
• Excellent command of English (oral and written).
• Lead auditor for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001; exposure to Lean/Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain quality assurance systems, standards, and procedures.
• Define inspection and testing methods for product precision, accuracy, and reliability.
• Review engineering designs to integrate quality requirements.
• Support product teams by analyzing production and quality challenges.
• Supervise and develop personnel in the quality function.
• Provide direction in line with company policies and objectives.
• Drive quality improvements to achieve KPI targets.
• Manage customer and third-party audits.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Quality Systems

Inspection & Testing

Data Analysis

Manufacturing Knowledge

Team Management

Coaching & Development

Decision Making

Conflict Resolution

Performance Management

Presenting Technical Info

Collaboration

Policy Application

Customer Orientation

Strategic Alignment

Process Improvement

Accountability

Lean Six Sigma

Education

BE Mechanical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

ISO Lead Auditor Tools

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

The Quality Assurance supervisor develops, implements, and maintains technical quality assurance and control systems to ensure product reliability and compliance with company standards. This role defines inspection methods, testing procedures, and quality benchmarks, while contributing to engineering design reviews and supporting product data analysis. You will lead a team of professionals to achieve operational excellence in quality systems.

Will support and meet the objectives and goals of Quality Engineering and the Oragadam Facility. Provide training and leadership for Corrective Action Teams and Work Groups. Maintain IMS Quality Systems and requirements. Provide the liaison between Quality Engineering and other departments in support of quality and manufacturing initiatives. This is a leadership position to include resolution of ETO panel quality issues, data support, correction and corrective action. Ensure Good through familiarity with policies and procedures relating to standards of business conduct.

You will report to QUALITY AND PROJECT TRANSFER MANAGER.

You will work in Onsite work mode based in our Chennai plant in Kancheepuram, India

Your Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain quality assurance systems, standards, and procedures.
• Define inspection and testing methods to evaluate precision, accuracy, and reliability of products.
• Review engineering designs to integrate quality requirements and considerations.
• Support product teams by gathering and analysing production & quality-related challenges.
• Supervise and develop personnel to ensure efficient operation of the quality function.
• Provide direction to employees in line with company policies and objectives.
• Act as advisor to the team, actively engaging to meet schedules and resolve problems.
• Build productive internal and external working relationships through collaboration and presentations.
• Drive Quality improvements continually to achieve manufacturing quality KPI target.
• Manage Customer and third-party audits.
• Problem solving (root cause failure analysis) and taking corrective action to Operational challenges.
• Analyze field return information for areas of quality improvement if needed.
• Provide Quality Engineering technical evaluation with Design of Experiments and Process Capability studies.
• Take the role of quality continuous improvement & process excellence.
• Conduct tasks in accordance with applicable health, safety, quality and environmental regulations (state regulations, ISO 9000, ISO 14000, etc.) as well as Rockwell Automation policies and procedures.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• B.E - Mechanical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Command of the English Language - Oral and written.
• ISO 9001,14001,45001 - Lead auditor, Exposure on Lean / Six Sigma.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

Core Technical Competencies

• Quality Systems Management - Ability to design, implement, and maintain QA/QC systems.
• Inspection & Testing Methods - Knowledge of standards, procedures, and tools for evaluating product precision and reliability.
• Data Analysis - Skill in gathering, interpreting, and using quality data to drive improvements.
• Manufacturing Knowledge - Understanding of production processes and compliance standards.

Leadership & Supervisory Competencies

• Team Management - Direct supervision of professionals and experienced contributors.
• Coaching & Development - Ability to select, train, and evaluate personnel for efficiency.
• Decision-Making - Exercising judgment within defined policies and procedures.
• Conflict Resolution - Addressing issues and resolving problems to meet schedules.
• Performance Management - Setting objectives, monitoring progress, and ensuring goal achievement.

Behavioural Competencies

• Presenting technical information clearly to peers, subordinates, and customers.
• Collaboration & Establishing productive internal and external working relationships.
• Policy Application - Applying company policies consistently to resolve varied issues.
• Customer Orientation - Engaging with customers to ensure quality expectations are met.

Managerial Competencies

• Strategic Alignment - Translating company objectives into actionable quality goals.
• Process Improvement - Identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Accountability - Ensuring compliance with standards and delivering measurable outcomes beyond boundary.

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm.
• Company volunteer and donation matching program - Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program.
• On-demand digital course library for professional development.
• And other local benefits.