Quality Manager

Klassic Wheels

Ahilyanagar

On-site

INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Klassic Wheels Ltd. Unit III, Ahilyanagar invites a seasoned QMS & QA/QC Manager to establish, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System across the plant.

You will drive QA/QC activities to ensure compliance with customer requirements and ISO/IATF standards, while leading CAPA and process improvements. This role oversees QA/QC teams, conducts internal audits, coordinates with customers, and champions Kaizen and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce defects and drive quality excellence in

Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Certification in ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 Lead Auditor preferred.
Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve QMS per ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
Coordinate internal and external quality audits.
Lead CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop QA/QC plans, inspection standards, and process controls.
Monitor process capability and quality KPIs.
Lead root cause analysis and use 8D/5 Why techniques.
Coordinate customer audits and handle complaints.
Lead QA/QC engineers and technicians.

Skills

QMS Implementation & Auditing

IATF 16949 & ISO 9001 Standards

APQP PPAP FMEA SPC MSA

Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving Techniques

Customer Complaint Handling

Team Leadership

Statistical Quality Control

Quality Data Analysis

MS Excel ERP Quality Reporting Systems

Education

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

Certification in ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 Lead Auditor preferred.

Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt preferred.

Tools

MS Excel

ERP

Quality Reporting Systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: QMS & QA/QC Manager

Department: Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Reporting To: Plant Head / Operations Head

Location: Klassic Wheels Ltd. Unit III, Ahilyanagar

Job Purpose: To establish, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) while ensuring product quality through effective Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) activities. The role is responsible for compliance with customer requirements, ISO/IATF standards, process quality, product quality, and continual improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management System (QMS)

Maintain and improve Quality Management System as per ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements.
Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements and statutory regulations.
Conduct internal audits and coordinate external audits.
Monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Prepare and maintain quality manuals, procedures, work instructions, and records.
Lead Management Review Meetings (MRM) and quality improvement initiatives.
Ensure effective document and record control systems.

Quality Assurance (QA)

Develop quality plans and inspection standards for all manufacturing processes.
Monitor process capability and quality performance indicators.
Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and other quality tools.
Ensure implementation of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC methodologies.
Coordinate customer audits and customer complaint resolution.
Drive continuous improvement and defect reduction projects.

Quality Control (QC)

Monitor incoming, in-process, and final product inspections.
Ensure calibration and maintenance of measuring instruments.
Review inspection reports and quality records.
Control non-conforming products and ensure timely disposition.
Monitor rejection, rework, and scrap trends and implement corrective actions.
Ensure adherence to quality standards across all production departments.

Customer Quality Management

Handle customer complaints and warranty issues.
Conduct customer complaint investigations and submit corrective action reports.
Maintain customer quality scorecards and performance metrics.
Coordinate customer visits and quality audits.

Team Management

Lead and develop QA/QC engineers, inspectors, and technicians.
Conduct performance reviews and training programs.
Ensure competency development of quality personnel.
Promote quality awareness throughout the organization.

Continuous Improvement

Drive Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma initiatives.
Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
Monitor quality KPIs and implement action plans for improvement.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Customer Complaint Rate
PPM (Parts Per Million) Rejection
Internal Rejection Percentage
Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
Audit Compliance Score
Corrective Action Closure Effectiveness
Supplier Quality Performance
On-Time Calibration Compliance
Customer Satisfaction Rating
Quality Improvement Project Completion

Educational Qualification

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Certification in ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 Lead Auditor preferred.
Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt preferred.

Experience

8-15 years of experience in Quality Management, QA, and QC.
Minimum 3 to 5 years in a managerial role.
Experience in Automotive, Alloy Wheel, Steel Rim, Casting, Machining, or Manufacturing Industry preferred.

Required Skills