Quality Manager

Falcon Toolings; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Falcon Toolings is seeking a seasoned Quality Leader to head QA and QC functions in a manufacturing setup in Tamil Nadu. You will design and sustain QMS aligned with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, drive root-cause analyses, and lead quality initiatives across suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires 12–15 years in manufacturing quality with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity, and deep knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D and CAPA.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy, or related Engineering discipline.
• 12–15 years of experience in manufacturing quality with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, and CAPA.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA and QC functions.
• Develop and maintain QMS per ISO 9001/IATF 16949.
• Drive RCA, 8D, CAPA for customer complaints.
• Monitor quality KPIs, rejection rates, and supplier performance.
• Ensure Incoming, In-Process, Final Inspection activities.
• Lead internal and supplier audits and certifications.
• Apply APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Lean, and Six Sigma tools.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Purchase, and Maintenance on process improvements.
• Build and mentor a high-performing quality team.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Quality systems knowledge

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

MSA

8D

CAPA

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Lead and manage Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) functions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain QMS in line with ISO 9001/IATF 16949 requirements.
• Drive customer complaint resolution through Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 8D, CAPA, and corrective actions.
• Monitor quality KPIs, rejection rates, customer PPM, and supplier performance.
• Ensure Incoming, In-Process, and Final Inspection activities are effectively executed.
• Lead internal, customer, and certification audits.
• Implement quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Purchase, and Maintenance teams for process improvements.
• Develop supplier quality systems and conduct supplier audits.
• Build and mentor a high-performing quality team while fostering a quality culture across the organization

Preferred candidate profile

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy, or related Engineering discipline.
• 12 TO 15 years of experience in manufacturing quality, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, and CAPA.
• Experience in precision engineering, tooling, machining, or automotive component manufacturing preferred