Head Quality Assurance

Job Title Head - Quality Assurance Company Ganges Internationale Pvt Ltd Location Pondicherry Plant Salary As per industry standards competitive and based on experience Employment Type Full-time Reports To Operations Head Language Proficiency English Tamil and Hindi is desirable Company Turnover Rs 2 000 Crore annually Company Overview Ganges Internationale Pvt Ltd is a leading manufacturer of heavy fabrication structures towers and process equipment serving industries that require high-quality steel products With an annual turnover of Rs 2 000 Crore we operate state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Pondicherry and a robust network of offices and partners across the region We pride ourselves on a commitment to quality continuous improvement and innovative manufacturing solutions Role Summary As the Head of Quality Assurance you will be responsible for overseeing and governing the Quality Assurance systems across our multi-plant multi-product heavy fabrication facilities This includes manufacturing critical components such as structures towers and process equipment The role demands strong expertise in welding engineering the implementation of Quality Management Systems QMS and driving continuous process improvements to ensure defect-free first-pass quality across all manufacturing stages Key Responsibilities 1 Quality Planning Systems Develop implement and maintain the company-wide Quality Management System QMS ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 ASME AWS and API standards Prepare and review Welding Procedure Specifications WPS Procedure Qualification Records PQR and Welder Qualification Tests WQT Lead Failure Mode and Effect Analysis FMEA Advanced Product Quality Planning APQP and Production Part Approval Process PPAP during New Product Development NPD to ensure process robustness before production release Formulate and approve Inspection Test Plans ITPs and Control Plans tailored to various product lines and customer requirements 2 Welding Fabrication Quality Oversee all welding QA activities including consumable control weld parameter qualification welder performance preheat post-heat compliance and defect prevention Ensure the calibration and validation of all inspection and Nondestructive Testing NDT equipment Support production teams in resolving welding and fabrication quality issues using root cause analysis RCA and corrective actions CAPA 3 Multi-Plant Quality Governance Implement uniform QA procedures checklists and audit systems across all manufacturing locations Conduct internal process audits supplier audits and inter-plant performance benchmarking Consolidate and report quality performance metrics and drive improvement initiatives across plants 4 Customer Regulatory Interface Act as the primary point of contact for customer and third-party inspections Lloyds BV TUV etc Coordinate with external labs for material testing and ensure traceability of all incoming and in-process materials Obtain inspection and dispatch clearance from clients while maintaining complete Quality Dossiers and Manufacturing Record Books MRBs 5 Training Capability Development Develop and deliver structured training programs for welders inspectors and engineers covering welding fundamentals GD T Geometric Dimensioning Tolerancing NDT techniques and problem-solving tools Foster a Quality First culture and raise awareness of customer expectations across the shop floor Coach and mentor QA QC team members to build both technical and leadership capabilities 6 Performance Continuous Improvement Measure and report Cost of Poor Quality COPQ internal rework and defect trends to senior leadership Lead improvement projects using Lean tools 7 QC tools and statistical techniques Implement digital quality tracking systems and ERP-based solutions for inspection traceability and documentation control Required Skills Competencies Expert understanding of welding processes SMAW GMAW GTAW SAW and NDT methods UT RT PT MT Strong working knowledge of fabrication codes such as ASME Section VIII AWS D1 1 API 650 EN 1090 etc Proven ability to lead and manage multi-location QA teams with exceptional leadership and decision-making skills Strong communication presentation and analytical skills Proficiency in MS Office ERP systems and digital quality tools Education Experience Education B E B Tech in Mechanical Welding or Metallurgical Engineering mandatory Preferred Qualifications Master s Degree in Quality Management or Industrial Engineering NDT Level II certification in UT RT PT MT is an added advantage Experience Minimum 15 years of experience in QA leadership roles within heavy fabrication structural or process equipment manufacturing environments Language Proficiency English is required Knowledge of Tamil and Hindi is desirable Work Environment Travel Location The role will be based at the Pondicherry plant with occasional travel to other facilities as required Working Hours Standard office hours with flexibility for critical deadlines and project timelines Compensation Benefits Salary Competitive and based on industry standards and experience Benefits Provident Fund PF Employee State Insurance ESI Gratuity Annual Bonus as per company policy Annual leave and other company-specific benefits Application Process Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes to hrchennai gangesintl com or chat Venkat at 87609576 24 for further information Job Types Full-time Permanent Pay 1 500 000 00 - 2 400 000 00 per month Benefits Paid sick time Provident Fund Work Location In person Expected Start Date 10 12 2025