Quality Manager Individual contributor

Dana Incorporated; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated in Pune seeks an experienced Quality Manager to oversee QMS, product and process quality across e-mobility manufacturing. You will drive APQP/PPAP, lead audits, and manage CAPA while coordinating with Engineering, Production and Supplier Development teams for launches.

The role requires 15–17 years in automotive/EV manufacturing quality, with hands-on knowledge of motors, inverters, gearboxes and powertrain quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile engineering is mandatory.
• Master's degree (Engineering or MBA in Operations/Quality) preferred; IATF 16949 Core Tools cert adds advantage.
• IATF 16949 Core Tools certification and Lead Auditor designation are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure end-to-end QMS compliance per IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001.
• Support quality systems for e-motors, inverters, gearboxes, stator/rotor assemblies, machining & e-drive assembly.
• Lead APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and core tool deployment for NPD & engineering changes.
• Drive internal/process audits, VDA 6.3, customer audits & certification audits; ensure CAPA closure.
• Manage customer quality performance, handle complaints using 8D/RCA, and drive PPM reduction.
• Ensure supplier quality through incoming inspection, supplier audits, PPAP validation & escalations.
• Support MAFACT, TQM, 5S, Kaizen, Poka‑Yoke and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure robust control plans, PFMEA, process controls for winding, balancing, machining, assembly & testing operations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, ME, Production, Supplier Development & Program teams for launches.
• Track and report Quality KPIs (PPM, COPQ, FTR, defects, complaints) and support data-driven reviews (MRM/QBR).

Skills

Automotive quality

EV manufacturing

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

Control plans

CAPA

8D

NPI

DV/PV validation

Line quality

Traceability

VDA 6.3

Audits

Kaizen

5S

Torque control

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in Engineering or MBA (Operations/Quality)

IATF 16949 Core Tools Certified

Tools

Core Tools (FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, APQP, PPAP)

IATF 16949/ISO standards

Audit management

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing Quality Management Systems, product & process quality, customer quality, and supplier quality for Dana TM4 electric drive system operations. Ensures compliance to global standards and supports continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure end‑to‑end QMS compliance as per IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001.
• Support quality systems for e‑motors, inverters, gearboxes, stator/rotor assemblies, machining & e‑drive assembly.
• Lead APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and core tool deployment for NPD & engineering changes.
• Drive internal/process audits, VDA 6.3, customer audits & certification audits; ensure timely CAPA closure.
• Manage customer quality performance, handle complaints using 8D/RCA, and drive PPM reduction.
• Ensure supplier quality through incoming inspection, supplier audits, PPAP validation & escalations.
• Support MAFACT, TQM, 5S, Kaizen, Poka‑Yoke and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure robust control plans, PFMEA, process controls for winding, balancing, machining, assembly & testing operations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, ME, Production, Supplier Development & Program teams to meet launch and customer quality requirements.
• Track and report Quality KPIs (PPM, COPQ, FTR, defects, complaints) and support data-driven reviews (MRM/QBR).

Education And Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile (mandatory).Master’s Degree in Engineering or MBA (Operations/Quality) – preferred.Certified in IATF 16949 Core Tools, Lead Auditor (IATF/ISO) – added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

15–17 years of experience in automotive / EV manufacturing quality.Hands‑on experience in e‑Motor, inverter, gearbox, or powertrain manufacturing preferred.Strong background in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, control plans, CAPA, 8D.Experience in NPI, DV/PV validation, line quality, torque control, testing & traceability.Exposure to VDA 6.3, customer audits & supplier quality processes.

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of IATF 16949 & ISO standards.
• Expertise in Core Tools (FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, APQP, PPAP).
• Knowledge of stator winding, rotor balancing, machining, assembly & testing processes.
• Proficiency in problem‑solving tools – 8D, RCA (5 Why, Fishbone, Fault Tree).
• Understanding of MAFACT, TQM, Poka‑Yoke, Kaizen, 5S.
• Ability to manage customer quality, supplier quality, and internal audits.