Quality Manager

Company : Epropelled

Job Type : Full Time

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Job Description - Quality Manager

Job Title	Quality Manager – Chennai
Reports to	Head of Quality
Educational Qualification	Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field). Master’s degree in (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field). Additional certifications in Quality Management, Lean, or Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) are preferred. Must have wide knowledge about Quality Standards and certification audit like ISO 9001/IATF/AS9100
Years of Experience	Minimum 15 years of experience in Quality roles within manufacturing or engineering environments. Proven experience in a Quality Manager or senior quality leadership role, preferably in a growing or new manufacturing facility.
Position Summary	The Quality Manager is a key site leadership role responsible for establishing, implementing, and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS) for the Chennai manufacturing facility. This role provides hands -on leadership across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain functions to ensure high -quality standards, regulatory compliance, and defect prevention. The position drives a culture of right -first -time delivery, structured problem -solving, and continuous improvement aligned with the organization’s global quality strategy.

Roles
& Responsibilities:

1. Quality
Leadership & Culture

Act as the site quality leader, setting
standards for quality, consistency, and accountability.
Drive a prevention -based quality culture
through structured problem -solving and data -driven decision -making.
Collaborate with operations, engineering,
and SCM teams to ensure quality is embedded across all processes.
Provide regular reporting on quality
performance to senior leadership.

2. Quality
Management System (QMS)

Establish, implement, and maintain the
site QMS in line with ISO 9001 and applicable standards.
Manage document control, record
management, and internal audit processes.
Oversee nonconformance management and
corrective/preventive action systems.
Ensure scalability of QMS from initial
setup to full production.

3. Audits &
Compliance

Lead external certification, regulatory,
and customer audits.
Manage internal audit programs and ensure
timely closure of findings.
Ensure compliance requirements are
integrated into operational and supplier processes.

4. Supplier Quality
& SCM Coordination

Act as the primary quality interface for
Supply Chain Management.
Oversee supplier qualification, audits,
and performance evaluation.
Manage supplier nonconformances and
corrective actions.
Support supplier selection, sourcing
decisions, and performance reviews.
Drive supplier development initiatives to
improve quality, delivery, and cost.

5. Manufacturing
& Production Quality

Provide quality engineering support for
production setup, ramp -up, and steady -state operations.
Ensure implementation of process controls,
work instructions, and inspection systems.
Support resolution of production issues
impacting yield, scrap, and downtime.

6. Nonconformance
& Continuous Improvement

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and ensure
effective corrective and preventive actions.
Manage internal and customer
nonconformances.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
using Lean and data -driven methodologies.
Reduce cost of quality (CoQ) and recurring
defects.

7. Team Leadership
& Development

Build and lead a high -performing quality
team.
Set objectives, provide coaching, and
manage team performance.
Ensure capability development and
scalability of the quality function.

Requirements

Tools &
Technical Requirements

1. Tools and
Technologies

Quality Systems: QMS platforms, document
control systems
Audit Tools: Internal audit management
systems
Quality Tools: SPC, CAPA systems, root
cause analysis tools (8D, Fish bone, 5 Why)
Data & Reporting: Excel, Power BI or
similar reporting tools
Manufacturing Quality Tools: Inspection
and testing systems, calibration tools

2. Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality
management systems
Experience in supplier quality management
and audits
Expertise in root cause analysis and
corrective action methodologies
Understanding of manufacturing processes
and quality control systems
Knowledge of compliance, regulatory
standards, and audit requirements
Experience in continuous improvement
methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)

3. Soft Skills /
Competencies

Strong leadership and influencing skills
Analytical and problem -solving
capabilities
Effective communication and stakeholder
management
High attention to detail and quality focus
Ability to work cross -functionally in a
dynamic environment
Data -driven decision -making mindset

Authority

Own and manage the site Quality Management
System
Lead quality audits, compliance, and
certification activities
Approve quality processes, standards, and
corrective actions
Drive supplier quality decisions in
coordination with SCM
Manage quality team structure,
performance, and development
Escalate critical quality risks and
compliance issues to leadership

Benefits

Salary - Best in Industry
Family Medical Insurance
Exposure to the latest technology and work with young team
Work with Global team

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