Quality Manager
ePropelled Quality Manager
Job Title | Quality
Manager – Chennai |
Reports to | Head of Quality |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
(Mechanical, Electrical, or related field). Additional certifications in Quality
Management, Lean, or Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) are preferred. Must have wide knowledge about
Quality Standards and certification audit like ISO 9001/IATF/AS9100 |
Years of Experience | Minimum 15 years of experience in Quality roles within manufacturing
or engineering environments. |
Position Summary | The Quality Manager is a key site leadership role responsible for
establishing, implementing, and continuously improving the Quality Management
System (QMS) for the Chennai manufacturing facility. This role provides hands-on leadership across manufacturing,
engineering, and supply chain functions to ensure high-quality standards,
regulatory compliance, and defect prevention. The position drives a culture
of right-first-time delivery, structured problem-solving, and continuous
improvement aligned with the organization’s global quality strategy. |
1. Quality
Leadership & Culture
- Act as the site quality leader, setting
standards for quality, consistency, and accountability.
- Drive a prevention-based quality culture
through structured problem-solving and data-driven decision-making.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering,
and SCM teams to ensure quality is embedded across all processes.
- Provide regular reporting on quality
performance to senior leadership.
2. Quality
Management System (QMS)
- Establish, implement, and maintain the
site QMS in line with ISO 9001 and applicable standards.
- Manage document control, record
management, and internal audit processes.
- Oversee nonconformance management and
corrective/preventive action systems.
- Ensure scalability of QMS from initial
setup to full production.
3. Audits &
Compliance
- Lead external certification, regulatory,
and customer audits.
- Manage internal audit programs and ensure
timely closure of findings.
- Ensure compliance requirements are
integrated into operational and supplier processes.
4. Supplier Quality
& SCM Coordination
- Act as the primary quality interface for
Supply Chain Management.
- Oversee supplier qualification, audits,
and performance evaluation.
- Manage supplier nonconformances and
corrective actions.
- Support supplier selection, sourcing
decisions, and performance reviews.
- Drive supplier development initiatives to
improve quality, delivery, and cost.
5. Manufacturing
& Production Quality
- Provide quality engineering support for
production setup, ramp-up, and steady-state operations.
- Ensure implementation of process controls,
work instructions, and inspection systems.
- Support resolution of production issues
impacting yield, scrap, and downtime.
6. Nonconformance
& Continuous Improvement
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and ensure
effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Manage internal and customer
nonconformances.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
using Lean and data-driven methodologies.
- Reduce cost of quality (CoQ) and recurring
defects.
7. Team Leadership
& Development
- Build and lead a high-performing quality
team.
- Set objectives, provide coaching, and
manage team performance.
- Ensure capability development and
scalability of the quality function.
Requirements
Tools &
Technical Requirements
1. Tools and
Technologies
- Quality Systems: QMS platforms, document
control systems
- Audit Tools: Internal audit management
systems
- Quality Tools: SPC, CAPA systems, root
cause analysis tools (8D, Fish bone, 5 Why)
- Data & Reporting: Excel, Power BI or
similar reporting tools
- Manufacturing Quality Tools: Inspection
and testing systems, calibration tools
2. Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality
management systems
- Experience in supplier quality management
and audits
- Expertise in root cause analysis and
corrective action methodologies
- Understanding of manufacturing processes
and quality control systems
- Knowledge of compliance, regulatory
standards, and audit requirements
- Experience in continuous improvement
methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
3. Soft Skills /
Competencies
- Strong leadership and influencing skills
- Analytical and problem-solving
capabilities
- Effective communication and stakeholder
management
- High attention to detail and quality focus
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a
dynamic environment
- Data-driven decision-making mindset
Authority
- Own and manage the site Quality Management
System
- Lead quality audits, compliance, and
certification activities
- Approve quality processes, standards, and
corrective actions
- Drive supplier quality decisions in
coordination with SCM
- Manage quality team structure,
performance, and development
- Escalate critical quality risks and
compliance issues to leadership
Benefits
- Salary - Best in Industry
- Family Medical Insurance
- Exposure to the latest technology and work with young team
- Work with Global team