Head of Quality and Design

Engineering and Quality Head - At Vijay Spheroidal Private Limited, Peenya Bangalore. Develop Products, Establish high Product and Process Quality, Drive Growth, Enjoy Teamwork and Apply Knowledge The Engineering and Quality Head will lead both the Engineering and Quality departments, with primary responsibilities including overseeing design, process development, customer interaction, and ensuring the highest quality standards. This role is crucial in driving the foundry and machining operations toward excellence in both engineering design and product quality. The successful candidate will contribute to continuous improvement, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Visit Website for More Info on What We Do Job Title: Engineering and Quality Head Department: D&E, Quality Functional Head. Reporting to: Plant Head Qualification: B.E in Metallurgy, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engg or Related Field. Experience: Foundry Expertise: 10-15 years in foundry operations with a metallurgical background; forging knowledge is a plus. Process Knowledge: Proficient in mold design, complete casting manufacturing processes, Forging, Machining, and Assembly. No of Vacancy:1 Salary: As per Industry Standards.

Key Accountabilities: Increase NPD Revenue: Lead new product development (NPD) to boost revenue by aligning engineering efforts with market needs, optimizing production, and ensuring high-quality, timely product delivery in collaboration with marketing and sales teams. Increase EBIT: Improve profitability by reducing costs, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving cost-saving measures across production and quality processes, while making strategic investments in technology and automation to support long-term growth. Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Oversight: Lead and manage the Engineering and Quality teams with a strong focus on collaboration and performance. Oversee capital purchases and establish production setups from scratch to mass production for all New Product Developments (NPD). Foundry and Manufacturing Expertise: Utilize deep knowledge in foundry processes including mold design, casting manufacturing, machining, and assembly. Drive design initiatives with thorough expertise in DFMEA, DFM, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, and process capabilities. Customer and Product Development: Serve as the technical front-end in customer interactions, providing support for product development, technical discussions, and addressing all quality requirements. Build and maintain strong customer relationships and collaborate closely with marketing to align technical developments with business objectives. Quality and Continuous Improvement: Take ownership of internal and customer quality, working to reduce rejections and improve PPM levels. Lead efforts in standardizing packing and ensuring total ownership of product quality. Collaborate with the manufacturing team on OEE, cycle time, and yield improvement projects. Operational Excellence: Spearhead plant layout improvements, material handling, safety initiatives, and 5S implementation. Introduce low-cost automation and special-purpose machines to enhance productivity. Develop and maintain estimation standards, from RFQ through to mass production. Financial Performance: Work towards continuous improvement in EBITA by optimizing productivity, reducing tool costs, and driving cost-efficiency in operations. Your Key Performance Indicators Product Quality Metrics: Reduction in internal and customer rejections (PPM levels, defect rate). New Product Development (NPD) Success: Timeliness and efficiency in taking NPD projects from concept to mass production. Operational Efficiency: Improvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), cycle time, and yield. Cost Optimization: Reduction in tool costs, scrap rates, and overall production costs. Customer Satisfaction: Meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality, delivery timelines, and technical support. What you bring to the table The candidate for the Engineering and Quality Head role is expected to bring: Extensive Foundry and Metallurgical Expertise : Deep knowledge in foundry operations, mold design, casting manufacturing processes, and metallurgical principles, with additional forging experience as a plus. Leadership in Engineering and Quality : Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in engineering and quality departments, driving continuous improvements and ensuring high product standards. Operational Excellence : Strong track record in optimizing production processes, reducing rejections, improving OEE, and leading cost-saving initiatives across NPD and mass production. Customer-Centric Approach : Expertise in customer interaction, building strong relationships, and aligning technical solutions with business objectives to drive product development and customer satisfaction. You will be successful here if you are / have Strong leadership and team Management skills with an ability to drive cross-functional collaboration. Excellent decision-making skills, particularly in capital projects and product development. Hands-on experience in both foundry and machining operations, with a deep understanding of quality assurance practices. Exceptional customer relationship management and technical communication abilities. Excited about the prospect of bringing new INNOVATIVE

ideas. Understand process driven culture and growth mindset.

Good and effective writing, communication and presentation skills What Vijay Spheroidals is all About Vijay Spheroidals Private Limited (VSPL) specializes in Grey Cast Iron, SG iron grades of castings manufactured using the centrifugal casting process, permanent mold and composite mold castings processes. VSPL is committed to improve and maintain its current market presence in Hydraulic, General engineering, Wind turbines, Wind power and other markets it currently operates in. VSPL also adds value to its castings from its high precision machining set up which focuses on critical application parts. The future vision is to grow into a micro factory – using high technology and high levels of automation with the ability to cater to high complexity with mass customisation and high throughput. Build a strong value system to customers locally and globally. We strive to continue progress on adding resources, technology and competencies needed to add value to our business partners. By that we bring organic growth to all stakeholders. Having roots in a family organization, everybody who works here is a unique asset to our ever growing family. By having empathy towards each other, and everybody who come in contact with us, we build relations which show us the path towards our holistic growth The Perks: Amazing culture: Happy, Helpful, Family. A growing company who has been a market disruptor in the past and continues to be. Be Healthy: Choose your time to work, contribute and deliver – Not only your professional growth plan we encourage you with a personal development plan, wellness plan and

more. Continued Learning: we invest in your competence. Competency transparency, training and skill building. Relevant Reads / Views – - Manifold Blocks general idea. We encourage you to research and prepare to succeed. VSPL Employee Insights.pdf Understand more about our company culture. We know that diversity results in best problem solving and creative thinking. We are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to apply if your experience is close to what we are looking for. Equal Opportunity Employer: Vijay Spheroidal Private Limited is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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