Quality Manager

Sourthens East India Electric Auto; Zone 7 Ambattur; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sourthens East India Electric Auto is seeking a Quality Manager to develop, implement, and sustain Quality Management Systems across production and supply chains. You will lead audits, CAPA activities, and customer quality improvements to ensure compliance with industry standards.

You will coordinate with manufacturing, maintenance, and purchasing teams, analyze data, train staff on quality procedures, and drive continuous improvement using lean tools and the 7 QC toolkit.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and maintaining QMS per ISO/IATF standards.
• Experience with internal and supplier audits.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and Kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QMS across production and support functions.
• Handle customer quality requirements and complaint analysis.
• Conduct internal audits and coordinate ISO/IATF and supplier audits.
• Monitor process quality and adherence to SOPs.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA activities.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, stores and purchasing for quality.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports and documentation.
• Train employees on quality standards and best practices.
• Manage supplier quality performance and vendor development.
• Prepare and present quality reports to management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and statutory requirements.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

ISO 9001 / IATF 16949

7 QC tools

CAPA

5 Why

Kaizen & Lean Manufacturing

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Handle customer quality requirements and complaint analysis.
• Conduct internal audits and coordinate external audits such as ISO/IATF, customer, and supplier audits.
• Monitor process quality and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, stores, and purchase departments for quality improvement.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and documentation.
• Monitor rejection, rework, and customer return trends and implement improvement plans.
• Ensure incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities are carried out effectively.
• Train employees on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage supplier quality performance and vendor development activities.
• Prepare and present quality reports to management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and statutory requirements.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Experience in ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 standards.
• Knowledge of 7 QC tools, CAPA, 5 Why, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and quality documentation.