Team Member - In-process quality

Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW); Kaniyur; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to monitor manufacturing operations and ensure adherence to quality standards. The role involves leading daily quality activities, resolving issues, and driving CAPA implementations with cross-functional teams.

You will review non-conforming materials, support audits, and participate in process improvement initiatives, aiming to strengthen QMS compliance and customer satisfaction across production lines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949).
• Experience with PFMEA, 8D, CAPA, and RCA techniques.
• Familiarity with process and product auditing and QC tools.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Lead daily quality operations and drive timely resolution of issues.
• Coordinate CAPA implementation with cross-functional teams.
• Review non-conforming products, quarantine disposition, and corrective actions.
• Perform audits per DQM requirements and maintain records.
• Support PFMEA and risk mitigation reviews (QCC, SIT).
• Conduct OJT and promote quality awareness and discipline.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

PFMEA

8D

CAPA

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

Problem Solving

Statistical Quality Control

Customer Complaint Handling

Communication & Team Coordination

Job description

Purpose of the Role:

To ensure product and process quality by monitoring manufacturing operations, resolving quality issues, driving continuous improvement initiatives, implementing quality systems, and ensuring compliance with customer and organizational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Quality Operations

• Conduct Daily Review Meetings (DRM) and ensure timely resolution of quality-related issues.
• Participate in daily complaint review meetings and drive CAPA implementation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support continual improvement activities.

Process Quality Control

• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Control and maintain critical process parameters in special processes.
• Review, analyze, and disposition non-conforming products/materials in quarantine areas.

Customer Quality Management

• Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure customer complaints are closed within committed timelines.
• Support customer quality improvement initiatives and reliability enhancement programs.

Audit & Compliance

• Conduct sustenance audits using standard check sheets.
• Perform product and process audits as per DQM requirements and maintain audit records.
• Support special process audits and achieve targeted audit performance scores.
• Ensure compliance with QMS procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Continuous Improvement & Risk Management

• Facilitate Quality Control Circle (QCC) activities and improvement projects.
• Participate in PFMEA reviews to identify and mitigate process risks.
• Conduct daily CFT/SIT project reviews and track action item closure.
• Support team review meetings and ensure timely completion of assigned actions.

Training & Development

• Conduct On-the-Job Training (OJT) for trainees and shop-floor personnel.
• Promote quality awareness, problem-solving skills, and process discipline among team members.

Workplace Excellence

• Support implementation and sustenance of 5S practices in QA work areas.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and quality best practices.

Required Competencies

• Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949)
• PFMEA, 8D, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis
• Process & Product Auditing
• Problem Solving Techniques
• Statistical Quality Control Tools
• Customer Complaint Handling
• Process Improvement Methodologies
• Communication and Team Coordination Skills