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Head of Quality Assurance

Head of Quality Assurance

ConfidentialCoimbatore, India
7 days ago
Job description

Role Overview

Propel Industries, a leader in crushing and mining equipment , is seeking an experienced Head – Quality to drive the entire Quality function. This role spans Incoming Quality, In-Process Quality (including Welding & Painting QA), Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), Electrical & Electronics QA, Customer Quality, and Project Quality Assurance (including erection & commissioning) . The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to establish world-class systems that align with global benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Leadership & Strategy

  • Define and execute the company-wide Quality roadmap aligned with business goals.
  • Build and sustain robust Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO standards.
  • Create a culture of first-time-right, zero-defect across the organization.
  • Mentor, coach, and build a high-performing Quality team.

Incoming Quality

  • Establish inspection / testing for raw materials, castings, forgings, weldments, fabricated structures, paints, electrical & electronic components .
  • Ensure supplier quality requirements, acceptance standards, and traceability.
  • Prevent defects from entering production through robust gatekeeping.
  • In-Process Quality

  • Implement process audits, Poka-Yoke, SPC, MSA, and FMEA for robust controls.
  • Drive Welding QA – WPS, PQR, welder qualifications, weld inspections, NDT checks.
  • Drive Painting QA – paint material qualification, DFT checks, surface preparation, adhesion, corrosion protection tests.
  • Ensure QA of Electrical & Electronic items – cables, motors, sensors, control panels, PLCs, drives, and wiring harnesses.
  • Foster a First-Time-Right and defect prevention culture on shopfloor.
  • Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA)

  • Develop and qualify suppliers through audits and technical capability assessments.
  • Monitor supplier performance with scorecards and drive continuous improvement.
  • Ensure supplier adherence for welding consumables, paints, electrical & electronic parts .
  • Customer Quality

  • Be the single point of accountability for all customer quality issues.
  • Drive swift resolution of complaints, warranty claims, and field failures.
  • Ensure RCA & CAPA effectiveness and integrate feedback into product improvements.
  • Act as the customer advocate for quality in all forums.
  • Project Quality Assurance (Including Erection & Commissioning)

  • Define QA plans for new product launches, prototypes, and turnkey projects .
  • Ensure compliance to quality deliverables during manufacturing, erection, and commissioning at customer sites .
  • Establish protocols for installation checks, pre-commissioning tests, and performance validation.
  • Collaborate with Project, Service, Electrical, and Mechanical teams for smooth site execution and handover.
  • Maintain documentation, inspection records, and audit trails for project QA.
  • Continuous Improvement & Compliance

  • Lead initiatives in Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen .
  • Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental, and safety standards.
  • Benchmark with global leaders in mining & crushing equipment and bring best practices.
  • Key Skills & Competencies

  • Mastery in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, RCA, CAPA, SPC, MSA .
  • Strong technical background in Welding QA, Painting QA, Electrical & Electronics QA .
  • Experience in heavy engineering, capital goods, mining & crushing equipment .
  • Leadership in cross-functional team development and stakeholder management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
  • Qualifications & Experience

  • B.E. / B.Tech – Mechanical / Production / Metallurgy / Electrical.
  • 20+ years of Quality experience with 5+ years in a senior leadership role .
  • Proven background in crushing, mining equipment, or heavy engineering machinery .
  • Six Sigma / Quality Management certifications preferred.
  • Skills Required

    Lean, Kaizen, iso standards, Six Sigma

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