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Site Quality Leader

Site Quality Leader

ConfidentialPune
30+ days ago
Job description

The  Site Quality Leader  is responsible for driving quality excellence at our new India Engine Business manufacturing facility in Phaltan. This role manages plant-level quality operations, ensures compliance with global standards, and supports key initiatives aligned with Cummins Operating System (COS). The leader fosters a culture of continuous improvement, builds and develops a high-performing quality team, and champions customer satisfaction through robust quality planning, problem-solving, and digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of the plant quality system.
  • Establish and maintain quality assurance methods, expectations, and processes for the site.
  • Align quality objectives with plant operational goals and the Cummins Operating System.
  • Drive execution of the site s Annual Operating Plan in alignment with quality goals.
  • Ensure product quality and enforce work stoppage protocols when defects affecting the product are identified.
  • Prioritize and organize site-level quality projects; manage resources effectively.
  • Monitor and guide continuous improvement efforts (e. g. , RFT, Cost of Poor Quality, Product Quality Council).
  • Conduct quality audits and assessments; lead post-event reviews to capture learnings.
  • Oversee compliance with APQP, PPAP, IATF, and customer-specific quality standards.
  • Manage Value Package Introduction (VPI) quality planning activities.
  • Utilize Lean Manufacturing, 7-step problem solving, and Intelligent Quality Tools and Methods (IQTM).
  • Lead Six Sigma initiatives and track certification progress.
  • Manage and develop the Quality Engineers, Calibration, and Metrology team.
  • Leverage advanced technologies and Quality 4. 0 tools to enhance product and process quality.
  • Identify and drive greenhouse emission reduction opportunities in product and process.
  • Act as a change agent and strategic partner to align quality with evolving business needs.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific field is required.
  • Demonstrated capability in managing quality functions in a manufacturing environment.
  • This position may require licensing for compliance with export control or sanctions regulations.

    • Skills and Experience

    Experience :

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Program Management within automotive or similarly regulated industries.
  • Minimum 3 years of managerial experience is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with engine critical components (Cylinder Block, Cylinder Heads, Camshaft, etc. ) and castings.
  • Strong machining knowledge and supplier development capabilities.

    • Technical Competencies :

  • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and Process Audits
  • Cummins Operating System (COS) and Total Quality Management (TQM) practices
  • Strong command of statistical tools, problem-solving methodologies, and Lean principles
  • Quality Systems Management and compliance with IATF standards
  • Quality 4. 0 : digital twin, simulation, adaptive intelligence, cloud-native software, connected systems

    • Leadership & Behavioral Competencies :

  • Customer Focus
  • Quality Influence & Project Resource Management
  • Quality Leadership and Continuous Improvement Mindset
  • Talent Development and Team Management
  • Ability to Attract Top Talent and Build Diverse Teams
  • Strategic Thinking with Execution Excellence
  • Values Differences and Fosters Inclusion

    • Role :   Quality Manager / Supervisor

    Industry Type :   Automobile

    Department :   Quality Assurance

    Employment Type :   Full Time, Permanent

    Role Category :   Business Process Quality

    Education

    UG :   B.Tech / B.E. in Production / Industrial

    PG :   Any Postgraduate

    Skills Required

    Tqm, Team Management, Ppap, Quality Systems, Simulation, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Resource Management

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