Kisco Castings - Head - QualityKisco Castings India Ltd. • Punjab, India
Kisco Castings - Head - Quality
Kisco Castings India Ltd. • Punjab, India
10 days ago
Job descriptionMonitor and control metallurgical parameters across melting, refining (Ladle Furnace / VOD / AOD), and heat treatment processes. Ensure adherence to chemical composition, microstructure, hardness, tensile, and impact properties per customer and grade requirements. Review and approve heat-wise chemical and mechanical test reports, ensuring product consistency and reliability. Oversee the functioning of chemical and mechanical testing laboratories, including spectrometers, UTM, hardness testers, impact testers, microstructure labs, and NDT facilities. Ensure equipment calibration, lab discipline, inter-lab validation, and adherence to testing protocols. Drive initiatives for NABL accreditation and continual lab upgradation. Conduct process audits for melting, casting, rolling, forging, and machining operations. Implement robust Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA) for non-conformities and customer complaints. Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and R&D teams to enhance yield, reduce rejections, and improve process stability. Interface with customers for audits, product approvals, and complaint resolution. Provide metallurgical and quality-related technical support to customers and internal teams. Maintain strong working relationships with QA representatives of key customers and certification agencies. Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of quality engineers, metallurgists, and laboratory technicians. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality ownership across departments. Conduct training programs on quality standards, defect analysis, and metallurgical awareness. Reduction in internal rejections and rework (%) Reduction in customer complaints and claim costs Improvement in heat-wise consistency and quality yield Reduction in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Timely closure of CAPA and audit non-conformities B.Tech / M.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline Total Quality Management (TQM) certification preferred 20 - 25+ years of experience in QA / QC within alloy steel, forging, or foundry industries Strong technical understanding of metallurgical standards, process control, and lab operations Experience in ISO / NABL accreditation and customer quality audits Proven leadership, analytical, and communication skills
Responsibilities :
1. Quality Systems & Standards
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve QA / QC systems and SOPs across the plant.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and ISO 17025 standards.
- Lead internal and external audits, documentation, calibration, and test traceability initiatives.
- Standardize inspection and testing procedures to ensure uniformity and reliability.
2. Metallurgical & Process Quality Control
3. Laboratory Management
4. Product & Process Control
5. Customer Quality & Technical Support
6. Leadership & Team Development
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :
Desired Qualifications & Experience :
Position Summary :
The General Manager Head of QA & QC will be a key leadership role at Kisco, driving excellence in metallurgical and process quality to support the companys growth in high-specification alloy steels and forged products for global customers.
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