Quality Manager – Wiring Harness & Cable Assembly (QA/QC)

Celestix Industries; Ahmedabad; Remote; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestix Industries in Changodar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead QMS, ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance for wiring harness and cable assembly manufacturing. You will drive audits, CAPA and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The role requires hands-on leadership of QA/QC teams, strong problem-solving and collaboration with production, design, procurement and engineering to improve FPY and reduce defects.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control or quality management in wiring harness or electronics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, IPC/WHMA-A-620, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, CAPA and auditing.
• Hands-on leadership of quality engineers, inspectors and shop-floor teams.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement QMS and quality control plans for wiring harness and cable assembly.
• Lead internal and external quality audits and drive CAPA activities.
• Manage supplier and customer quality, corrective actions and containment.
• Train and mentor quality staff on inspection, QA/QC procedures and problem-solving.
• Improve FPY, reduce defects and scrap through process controls and Kaizen.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Auditing & CAPA

Lean Six Sigma

Team supervision

Education

BE in Electronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

IPC/WHMA-A-620

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Job description

# Quality Manager – Wiring Harness & Cable Assembly (QA/QC)* 8-10 years* ₹ 8-12 LPA* Changodar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat* On-site* Full-timeQuality Management Systems (QMS)Customer Quality & Problem SolvingSupplier & Process Quality ManagementLeadership & Continuous ImprovementApply For This Job## **About the Role**Celestix Industries is looking for an experienced **Quality Manager / Quality Assurance Manager** to lead quality assurance, quality control, compliance and continuous improvement for our wiring harness and cable assembly manufacturing operations.Reporting directly to the Vice President, the candidate will be responsible for maintaining an effective **Quality Management System (QMS)**, implementing ISO 9001 and applicable IATF 16949 requirements, managing supplier and customer quality, conducting audits and ensuring consistent manufacturing quality.We are looking for a hands-on manufacturing quality professional with strong knowledge of **IPC/WHMA-A-620, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, root cause analysis, CAPA and process quality control**.The ideal candidate should be comfortable working directly with production teams, identifying quality problems, implementing corrective actions and driving measurable improvements in First Pass Yield (FPY), defect rates and scrap reduction.## **Key Responsibilities**### **1. Quality Management Systems (QMS) & Quality Assurance*** Develop and implement quality control plans for wiring harness and cable assembly manufacturing.* Maintain compliance with **ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016** and applicable industry and customer quality requirements.* Plan, conduct and lead internal and external quality audits, maintaining accurate audit records and corrective-action tracking.* Apply **FMEA, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA and quality problem-solving tools** to address process and product issues.* Monitor and improve First Pass Yield (FPY), Defects Per Million (DPM), product rejection and scrap reduction.### **2. Process Quality Control & Continuous Improvement*** Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WI), Control Plans and quality documentation.* Ensure effective incoming quality control, in-process quality control, inspection, testing and validation of wiring harness assemblies.* Manage **APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans** and related manufacturing quality documentation.* Implement **Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen and continuous improvement** methodologies.* Identify recurring defects, improve process controls and coordinate corrective actions to reduce rejection and improve product quality.### **3. Supplier Quality & Customer Quality Management*** Work closely with suppliers and Procurement to ensure incoming material and component quality.* Conduct supplier quality audits, monitor supplier performance and coordinate supplier improvement initiatives.* Handle customer complaints, warranty issues, product nonconformities and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).* Use root cause analysis and structured problem-solving to prevent recurring supplier and customer quality issues.* Coordinate with Production, Design, Procurement and Engineering teams to improve product quality and process reliability.### **4. Quality Team Leadership & Training*** Lead, supervise and mentor Quality Engineers, inspectors and technicians.* Conduct training on **IPC/WHMA-A-620, RoHS, REACH, inspection procedures and manufacturing quality best practices**.* Develop team capabilities in inspection, quality control, root cause analysis and corrective-action implementation.* Promote a culture of quality, accountability, process discipline and continuous improvement throughout manufacturing operations.### **5. Compliance, Inspection & Quality Documentation*** Ensure applicable **IPC/WHMA-A-620, RoHS, REACH and UL-related** product and customer requirements are understood and followed.* Maintain inspection reports, control charts, audit records, deviation logs and quality documentation.* Support compliance audits, inspection requirements and customer quality expectations.* Coordinate with Production, Design, Engineering and Procurement to maintain consistent product quality and compliance.## **Required Experience*** **7–10 years of experience** in quality assurance, quality control or quality management, preferably in wiring harness, cable assembly or electronics manufacturing.* Strong knowledge of **ISO 9001, IATF 16949, IPC/WHMA-A-620, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, CAPA and quality auditing**.* Hands-on experience with supplier quality management, customer complaints, process quality control and corrective actions.* Experience leading Quality Engineers, inspectors and shop-floor quality teams.* Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen and continuous improvement.* Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, leadership and communication skills.## **Qualifications****B.E. in Electronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.**## **Preferred Technical Skills*** Wiring Harness & Cable Assembly Quality* Quality Assurance & Quality Control* ISO 9001 & IATF 16949* IPC/WHMA-A-620* Quality Management System (QMS)* APQP, PPAP & FMEA* CAPA & Root Cause Analysis* Supplier Quality Management* Customer Quality Management* Incoming & In-Process Quality Control* Quality Audits & Inspection* Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma & Kaizen* Quality Documentation & Control Plans* First Pass Yield (FPY) & Defect Reduction## **Ideal Candidate**We are looking for a Quality Manager who can independently manage manufacturing quality, lead inspection and quality teams, resolve supplier and customer quality issues and maintain strong quality systems.The successful candidate should combine technical expertise with hands-on shop-floor leadership and be capable of identifying defects, implementing permanent corrective actions and continuously improving product quality.The priority is someone who understands **wiring harness manufacturing quality in practice**, not someone whose experience is limited to ISO documentation or audit coordination.## **Why Join Celestix Industries?**Be part of a growing manufacturing organization focused on producing high-quality wiring harnesses and cable assemblies for industrial customers.This role provides an opportunity to lead quality initiatives, strengthen manufacturing processes, develop quality teams and drive continuous improvement aligned with international quality standards and customer expectations.