Quality Manager

DigiRecruitx; Solan; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

DigiRecruitx is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to provide strong leadership in developing a quality-focused environment and link quality processes with customers in line with our QMS. You will oversee audits, interface with customers and suppliers, and drive continuous improvement across the business.

The role requires significant Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing experience, excellent leadership, and the ability to manage a team of Quality Engineers and Technicians.

Qualifications

• Degree in manufacturing or engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Significant experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in Quality Assurance with customers and suppliers.
• Strong Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Excellent leadership and cross-functional team management.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Commercially aware with a proactive, target-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of quality vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures.
• Ensure QMS compliance and external certification bodies (TS16949, ISO14001, ISO9001, OHAS18001).
• Respond to customer complaints with containment actions and long-term countermeasures.
• Champion continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing culture.
• Manage Quality Engineers and Technicians in sign-off of parts.
• Report quality metrics monthly and lead inspection meetings with action plans.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Assurance to reduce non-conforming material and resolve issues.
• Develop and manage KPIs for the area and ensure targets are met.
• Coach and develop the Quality Operations team and maintain staffing levels.
• Prepare the annual Quality budget and forecasts and oversee capex with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

People management

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to provide clear leadership in developing a quality-focused environment. In this role, you will develop quality-process links with customers in line with our Quality Management System and oversee continued compliance across the business. You will be responsible for maintaining relationships with customers and suppliers to maximize efficiency, managing audit programs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. We are looking for a proactive leader who can champion a problem-solving methodology and guide the team to achieve stringent quality targets and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice quality vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Implement relevant procedures described in the Quality Management System and ensure compliance with external certification bodies, including TS16949, ISO14001, ISO 9001, and OHAS 18001.
• Respond to customer complaints by implementing containment actions, full analysis, error proofing, and long-term countermeasures.
• Champion a program for the implementation and sustainment of a continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing culture.
• Undertake internal and process audits of the Quality Management System and manage Quality Engineers and Technicians in the sign-off of parts.
• Report against agreed quality metrics monthly and lead regular inspection meetings to establish action plans for improving build quality.
• Work with the Supplier Quality Assurance function to reduce the effect of non-conforming supplier material and liaise with suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Develop, implement, and manage key performance indicators for your area of responsibility, ensuring targets are consistently met.
• Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing Quality Operations team, ensuring adequate staffing levels and promoting high standards.
• Prepare the annual Quality budget and forecasts, manage capital expenditure proposals, and ensure compliance with legal, health, safety, and environmental standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Relevant manufacturing or engineering degree is preferred, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience working in Quality Assurance and dealing extensively with customers and suppliers.
• Strong proficiency in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, man-management, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Competence in problem-solving, team building, planning, and decision-making.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, along with strong organizational and follow-up capabilities.
• Commercially aware with a self-starting, target-driven, and resilient mindset.