Sr. Manager QA

1. Job Purpose

Overview :

To lead and oversee the quality assurance functions across all stages of the

manufacturing and assembly process for line and boom pumps. The role focuses on

ensuring compliance with quality standards reducing rework and defects and

enhancing product reliability and customer satisfaction.

2. Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities :

Quality Assurance Strategy & Leadership.

Develop and implement quality assurance strategies that ensure product

reliability customer satisfaction and adherence to compliance standards.

Oversee the entire QA function including Quality at Source (Pune) Inward

Quality (Goa) WIP / FG / PDI Quality and Field Quality for both line and

boom pumps.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-

functional teams (Fabrication Machining Hydraulics Electricals etc.).

Monitoring & Control

Conduct root cause analysis for any quality defects identified at various

stages (WIP FG and PDI).

Supervise the performance of rework analysis and provide corrective action

plans to minimize defects.

Collaborate with design and production teams on New Product

Development (NPD) to ensure quality standards are maintained during

prototype and product launch phases.

Supplier Quality Management

Work closely with the sourcing team to ensure quality standards are adhered

to by suppliers including for import bought-out parts.

Lead inward quality performance reviews and establish robust incoming

inspection criteria for all components.

Customer & Field Quality :

Monitor field quality feedback and implement corrective actions to address

functional hydraulic and electrical quality issues in the field.

Ensure that all customer complaints related to product quality are promptly

resolved and preventive measures are implemented.

Secondary Responsibilities :

Compliance & Standards :

Ensure adherence to national and international quality standards (ISO 9001

etc.).

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory

requirements

Team Development :

Lead mentor and develop the QA team to enhance their skills and drive a culture

of quality ownership.

Establish clear performance goals for QA managers at both Goa and Pune

locations.

3. Required Qualifications

Education : Bachelors degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Production

Engineering

Experience :

15 years of experience in quality assurance preferably in the

construction equipment or automotive industry with minimum 5

years in a leadership role

Certifications / Licenses : Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence

(CMQ / OE) OR Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

Special Skills : Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies Product

Lifecycle Management (PLM) Tools

4. Competencies

Core Competencies : Technical Competencies :

Leadership & Team Management :

Attention to Detail :

Continuous Improvement Mind-set :

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

ERP systems

Computer-Aided Quality (CAQ) softwares

5. Working Conditions

Work Environment :

office-based factory & fieldwork

Physical Demands :

travel as per requirement

6. Performance Standards

Key Performance Indicators :

Reduction in rework rates and defect density (specifically for line and boom

pumps).

Adherence to quality standards across all stages : Source Quality Inward Quality

WIP / FG PDI and Field Performance.

Improved customer satisfaction through timely resolution of quality issues.

Key Skills

Quality Assurance,FDA Regulations,Food Industry,Food Safety Experience,ISO 9001,Quality Systems,Food Processing,Quality Control,Quality Management,QA / QC,Selenium,HACCP

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1