TQM Engineer

Tata AutoComp; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata AutoComp in Pune coordinates quality engineering and manufacturing solutions, strengthening the Quality Management System and driving process improvements.

The role emphasizes audits, data analysis, CAPA management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to uphold ISO/IATF standards in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems in line with applicable standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with documented procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Support the development and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality documentation.
• Facilitate Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, PDCA, 5S, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and waste reduction.
• Track improvement projects and monitor achievement of quality objectives.
• Plan and coordinate internal process, product, and system audits.
• Support external audits conducted by customers, certification bodies, and regulatory agencies.
• Track audit findings, corrective actions, and closure status.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality performance data and key metrics.
• Monitor KPIs such as PPM, COPQ, Customer Complaints, Rejection Rates, and Process Capability.
• Prepare quality dashboards and monthly management review reports.
• Support root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, Why-Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis.
• Drive closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Verify effectiveness of implemented corrective actions.
• Conduct quality awareness programs and employee training sessions.
• Promote quality culture and employee involvement in improvement initiatives.
• Support cross-functional teams in implementing quality standards and best practices.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems in line with applicable standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with documented procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Support the development and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality documentation.

Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement

• Facilitate Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, PDCA, 5S, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and waste reduction.
• Track improvement projects and monitor achievement of quality objectives.

Audits & Compliance

• Plan and coordinate internal process, product, and system audits.
• Support external audits conducted by customers, certification bodies, and regulatory agencies.
• Track audit findings, corrective actions, and closure status.

Quality Data Analysis

• Collect, analyze, and report quality performance data and key metrics.
• Monitor KPIs such as PPM, COPQ, Customer Complaints, Rejection Rates, and Process Capability.
• Prepare quality dashboards and monthly management review reports.

Corrective & Preventive Actions

• Support root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, Why-Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis.
• Drive closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Verify effectiveness of implemented corrective actions.

Training & Awareness

• Conduct quality awareness programs and employee training sessions.
• Promote quality culture and employee involvement in improvement initiatives.
• Support cross-functional teams in implementing quality standards and best practices.

Customer & Supplier Quality Support

• Assist in handling customer complaints and coordinating resolution activities.
• Support supplier quality improvement initiatives and performance monitoring.
• Participate in customer audits and quality assessments.