Senior Executive - Quality Assurance

Ashirvad by aliaxis; Hoskote; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashirvad by aliaxis seeks a Quality Leader to oversee all quality activities at the IM Plant in Karnataka. You will ensure QMS compliance, establish process controls, and drive defect reduction across Injection Molding operations.

You will lead audits, CAPA, and customer quality programs while mentoring quality staff and coordinating with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to improve overall plant performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Diploma in Plastics Engineering or MSc in Polymer Science is required.
• 5–8 years in Quality Assurance/Control in manufacturing; 3+ years in Injection Molding.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding processes and quality tools.
• Experience with RCA, 8D, CAPA and quality reporting.
• Experience in internal and external audits is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all quality activities for the IM Plant and ensure QMS compliance.
• Monitor, analyze, and improve product quality performance.
• Drive defect reduction and process capability improvements.
• Establish process controls and conduct audits for SOP adherence.
• Handle customer quality issues, CAPA, and corrective actions.
• Lead training for inspectors and engineers on quality standards.
• Prepare quality reports and present findings to management.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Supply Chain.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Results orientation

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelors/Diploma in Plastics Engineering

MSc in Polymer Science or related field

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

MSA

Control Plans

Job description

• Lead all quality-related activities for the IM Plant.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and company quality standards.
• Monitor and improve product quality performance through effective quality planning and control.
• Drive defect reduction and process capability improvement initiatives.

Roles And Responsibility

Quality Management

• Lead all quality-related activities for the IM Plant.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and company quality standards.
• Monitor and improve product quality performance through effective quality planning and control.
• Drive defect reduction and process capability improvement initiatives.

Process Quality Assurance

• Establish and maintain process controls for Injection Molding operations.
• Monitor key quality parameters and implement corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Conduct process audits and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Validate process changes and support new product introductions.

Customer Quality Management

• Handle customer quality issues, complaints, and corrective action implementation.
• Lead root cause analysis using quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and CAPA.
• Ensure timely closure of customer complaints and quality concerns.
• Participate in customer audits and support customer quality requirements.

Team Leadership

• Guide and mentor quality inspectors and quality engineers assigned to the IM Plant.
• Conduct training on quality standards, inspection methods, and problem-solving techniques.
• Promote a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Monitor quality KPIs such as PPM, rejection rates, customer complaints, COPQ, and audit findings.
• Prepare and present quality performance reports to management.
• Drive actions based on trend analysis and operational data.

Audit & Compliance

• Lead internal audits and facilitate external/customer audits.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 (if applicable), and other relevant standards.
• Support management reviews and closure of audit non-conformities.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead quality improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to improve overall plant performance.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives related to quality losses and rework.

Role Specific Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Plastics Engineering from CIPET / MSc in Polymer Science or related field
• 5–8 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control within a manufacturing environment and Minimum 3 years of experience in Injection Molding operations.
• Injection Molding process knowledge.
• Quality tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 8D, CAPA.
• Statistical analysis and quality reporting.
• Internal and external audit management.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Result-oriented and proactive approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.