Urgent Requirement For Quality Head

Mahima Consultancy; Chakan; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahima Consultancy in India seeks a Quality Head with 7–12 years in manufacturing quality to steer QA across assembly, machining, casting, extrusion, powder coating, and packaging. You will drive continuous improvement and ensure customer satisfaction through robust CAPA and supplier development.

You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor quality engineers, and maintain conformance to PPAP, FMEA, and control plans, while presenting monthly performance dashboards to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years in manufacturing quality, preferably automotive/electrical/industrial fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF / VDA and customer-specific requirements.
• Hands-on with RCA, CAPA, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA.
• Proficient in Excel-based dashboards and trend analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance and control across assembly, machining, casting, extrusion, coating and packaging operations.
• Oversee coating quality (thickness, adhesion, gloss, curing) and surface finishing standards.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IATF/VDA and PPAP documentation.
• Drive RCA, CAPA, and process capability improvements with suppliers.

Skills

Quality leadership

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

Data analysis (Excel)

Customer handling

Communication

Mentoring/Training

Coating process control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Production/Industrial

ISO Lead Auditor or Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

CMM/VMM

Coating thickness gauges

Gloss meters

Adhesion testers

Job description

Job Title: Quality Head

Location: Chakan, Pune

Experience: 7-12 years in manufacturing quality (preferably automotive, electrical, or industrial fabrication)

Role Overview: The Quality Head will lead quality assurance and control across Assembly, Machining parts, Aluminium Casting, Zinc Casting, Aluminium Extrusion, Powder Coating / Surface finishing, and Packaging operations. The role demands strong technical depth, customer interface capability, and supplier development skills to ensure consistent product quality and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities: Implement and sustain quality management systems across all production stages. Oversee powder coating and surface finishing quality thickness, adhesion, gloss, curing, and visual standards. Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 / IATF / VDA and customer-specific requirements. Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspection for castings, extrusions, and coated assemblies. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and supplier issues. Guide suppliers on process capability improvement, coating parameter control, and defect prevention. Maintain cordial relationships with domestic and overseas customers, ensuring timely communication and resolution. Review and approve PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and MSA documentation. Drive continuous improvement projects using tools like 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto, SPC, and Poka-Yoke. Collaborate with production and design teams to ensure DFM/DFA and coating feasibility. Supervise packaging quality corrugated box integrity, labeling, and export readiness. Prepare and present monthly quality performance dashboards and customer feedback summaries.

Desired Skills & Competencies: Strong knowledge of machining tolerances, casting defects, extrusion finish, and powder coating process control. Familiarity with surface finishing techniques such as anodizing, plating, buffing, and polishing. Hands-on experience with CMM/VMM, coating thickness gauges, gloss meters, and adhesion testers. Excellent communication and customer handling skills (domestic & overseas). Leadership ability to train and mentor quality engineers and inspectors. Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel-based dashboards and trend analysis.

Education . / in Mechanical / Production / Metallurgy Certification in Quality Management Systems preferred (ISO Lead Auditor, Six Sigma Green Belt)

• Experience

  7 - 13 Years

• No. of Openings

  1

• Education

  Graduate (B.Tech/B.E : Mechanical, Production/Industrial)

• Role

  Quality Head

• Industry Type

  Manufacturing / Production / Quality

• Gender

  Male

• Job Country

  India

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office