General Manager – Quality
Location : Ahmedabad
Reports to : Operations Head / Business Head
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and lead the plant-wide quality control strategy to ensure compliance with product specifications international standards (ASTM ASME EN DIN) and customer requirements.
- Establish implement and maintain an effective Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001 PED IBR and other applicable certifications.
- Oversee quality inspection at all stages : raw materials in-process final product and dispatch.
- Supervise testing processes including Hydro Test Eddy Current Test Ultrasonic Test PMI (Positive Material Identification) Mechanical & Chemical Testing.
- Lead metallurgical and dimensional control to ensure strict adherence to customer specifications.
- Ensure zero defect delivery and quick resolution of customer complaints.
- Lead customer audits approvals and coordinate Third Party Inspections (TPI) including agencies like Lloyds TUV BVQI DNV etc.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality issues.
- Drive process control statistical quality control (SQC) and process audits to minimize variations and improve yield.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 ISO 14001 OHSAS 18001 PED and other relevant certifications.
- Manage product traceability documentation and certification processes for all manufactured products.
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical / Mechanical / Production Engineering. And specialized quality certifications are preferred.Minimum 15-20 years of relevant experience in the stainless steel seamless pipe and tube manufacturing industry with at least 5 years in a leadership role.Strong knowledge of metallurgical processes stainless steel grades cold and hot finishing heat treatment and NDT techniques.Expertise in dealing with TPIs global customers and certification agencies.Key Competencies :
Quality Strategy & Operational ControlCustomer & TPI ManagementMetallurgical & NDT ExpertiseRoot Cause Analysis & CAPA ImplementationStrong Compliance OrientationKey Skills
APQP,Quality Assurance,ISO 9001,Lean Six Sigma,PPAP,Root cause Analysis,ISO 13485,Quality Systems,Quality Control,Quality Management,As9100,Manufacturing
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1