Senior Manager Quality Assurance

ConfidentialGoa, India

5 days ago

Job description

Job Title : Senior Manager – Quality Assurance

Department : Quality Assurance (QA)

Reporting To : AVP – Technical

Location : Goa

Job Purpose

To lead the Quality Assurance function across the full manufacturing lifecycle of Aquarius's line and boom pumps , ensuring high product reliability, adherence to quality standards, and enhanced customer satisfaction. This leadership role is instrumental in reducing rework, driving quality improvements, and building a culture of quality excellence across all operations—from source and inward inspection to final product and field performance.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Strategy & Leadership

Define and execute a comprehensive QA strategy aligned with business goals.

Oversee all QA functions :

Source Quality (Pune)

Inward Quality (Goa)

In-Process / WIP, Final Inspection, and Pre-Dispatch Inspection (PDI)

Field Quality for line and boom pumps.

Drive cross-functional quality initiatives across fabrication, machining, hydraulics, and electrical systems.

Monitoring, Analysis & Control

Lead root cause analyses (RCA) for quality issues across manufacturing stages.

Monitor defect trends, oversee rework analytics, and implement CAPAs to reduce defect density.

Collaborate on New Product Development (NPD) to ensure robust quality during prototyping and product launches.

Supplier Quality Assurance

Partner with sourcing to ensure vendor quality compliance, including imported bought-out components.

Lead incoming quality reviews and develop inspection protocols for all incoming materials and assemblies.

Customer & Field Quality Management

Monitor customer and field feedback to resolve functional, hydraulic, or electrical quality issues.

Implement structured response systems for field failures and proactively manage complaint resolution.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Ensure conformance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and regulatory requirements.

Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to drive operational excellence.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and mentor the QA teams across Goa and Pune.

Set clear performance goals and promote a culture of accountability, learning, and quality ownership.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Production Engineering

Experience

Minimum 15 years of experience in quality assurance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Industry preference : Construction equipment, automotive, or similar heavy engineering domains.

Certifications

Preferred : CMQ / OE or CQE (Certified Manager of Quality / Certified Quality Engineer)

Technical Skills

Proficient in Lean, Six Sigma tools

Familiarity with ERP systems and CAQ (Computer-Aided Quality) software

Working knowledge of FMEA and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools

Competencies

Core Competencies Technical Competencies Leadership & People Management Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) Attention to Detail & Quality Mindset ERP, PLM, and CAQ Systems Continuous Improvement Orientation In-depth understanding of fabrication, hydraulic, electricalSkills : quality assurance,construction equipment,product lifecycle management (plm) tools,computer-aided quality (caq) software,six sigma,leadership,automotive,,lean,failure mode & effects analysis (fmea),similar heavy engineering domains.,erp systems

Working Conditions

Work Environment : Mix of office, factory, and field presence

Travel : As required for site audits, supplier visits, and field investigations

Performance Standards (KPIs)

Reduction in rework rates and defect occurrences across all stages of manufacturing

Compliance with QA benchmarks : Source, Inward, WIP, FG, PDI, and Field Quality

Improved customer satisfaction via timely resolution and prevention of recurring quality issues

Skills Required

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