Quality System Manager

SAN Automotive Industrieschennai, India

1 day ago

Job description

About SAN Automotive

SAN Automotive is a Tier-1 certified manufacturer specializing in high-precision sheet metal stampings , complex assemblies , and tool & die solutions . Serving top Indian and global OEMs—including Mitsuba, Honda, INEL, Denso, and JCB—we bring cutting-edge engineering, lean manufacturing systems, and deep vertical integration under one roof. With facilities focused on progressive tooling, robotic welding, and high-tonnage stamping, we are expanding our quality infrastructure to meet stringent global standards.

Position Summary

We are looking to hire a QMS Lead with deep expertise in IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and VDA 6.3 , who can take full ownership of quality systems across all SAN plants. This person will drive standardization, audit preparedness, documentation integrity, and lead the organization towards operational excellence—across both customer requirements and sustainability benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities

QMS Strategy & Governance

Design and implement plant-wide quality systems aligned with IATF 16949 , ISO 9001 , and VDA 6.3 frameworks.
Lead QMS compliance across press shop, fabrication, assembly, and tool room functions.
Develop, revise, and enforce SOPs , control plans, and master documentation systems.

Audit Management & Certifications

Prepare for and lead customer audits (MSIL-VSA, Honda, INEL, etc.) , third-party IATF / ISO audits , and internal layered audits .

Ensure all operations are audit-ready with evidence-based documentation.

Own the entire VDA 6.3 audit process , from self-assessment to corrective actions.

Performance Monitoring & System Integration

Build digital dashboards to track KPIs : PPM, audit NC closures, internal NCs, customer complaints, CAPA timelines.

Implement tools for system traceability, version control, and training records.

Lead digitization of audit trails and quality gates.

Sustainability, ESG & EHS Systems

Drive system integration of environmental audits, EHS compliance, energy use reporting , and sustainability policies .

Support future ESG audit frameworks and sustainability-linked client requirements.

Culture Building & Team Development

Conduct frequent training on core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC) and system ownership for mid-level managers.

Build QMS teams across plants and train internal auditors for continuous improvement.

Act as quality systems evangelist in all plant-level meetings.

Candidate Requirements

Criteria

Required

Experience

7–15 years in Automotive Manufacturing QMS (Tier-1 or OEM experience preferred)

Certifications

IATF 16949 Lead Auditor, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3 Module A + Process Auditor Certified

Industry Knowledge

Strong background in sheet metal, casting, safety components, and assemblies

Documentation Skills

Mastery in control plans, PFMEAs, MSA reports, process audits, CAPAs

Audit Handling

Hands-on experience in Maruti Suzuki VSA, Honda audits , and customer process validation

Tools Expertise

Fluent in SPC, GRR, control charts, quality gates, traceability systems

Systems Thinking

Able to deploy documented, measurable and replicable QMS processes

Leadership

Proven track record of team building, cross-functional ownership, and quality culture enforcement

Key Competencies

IATF 16949 | ISO 9001 | VDA 6.3

Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Whys) | CAPA | Layered Audits

EHS Compliance | ESG Readiness | 5S | Kaizen | Traceability Systems

Audit Dashboards | Documentation Management | Quality Risk Assessment

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