Automobile Quality Manager

Job Title: Quality Manager Automobile Industry

Location: Bangarpet, Karnataka

Experience: Minimum 10 Years

Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Job Summary:

The Quality Manager will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining a robust Quality Management System (QMS) for automotive manufacturing operations. The role involves managing quality assurance and control activities across the production process — from supplier quality to final inspection — to ensure compliance with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 standards and customer specifications. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of automotive quality tools, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Quality Department covering incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Oversee supplier quality assurance (SQA) and coordinate supplier audits and performance reviews.
• Review and approve control plans, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC documentation.
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for internal and external quality issues.
• Monitor and analyze process quality, rejection trends, and customer complaints; implement improvement actions.
• Coordinate with Design, Production, and Maintenance teams to ensure process capability and product conformance.
• Prepare and present monthly quality performance reports and metrics to management.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring timely closure of non-conformities.
• Manage calibration of measuring instruments and gauges as per schedule.
• Promote a culture of quality awareness, problem-solving, and continuous improvement (Kaizen, 5S, Poka-Yoke).
• Train and mentor the quality team to build technical capability and process discipline.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 standards and automotive quality systems.
• Hands-on experience in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and 8D problem-solving.
• Experience in managing customer audits, supplier quality, and internal quality reviews.
• Proficiency in using quality tools and techniques such as 7 QC tools, Pareto analysis, Fishbone diagram, and 5 Whys.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and resolve quality issues under pressure.
• Knowledge of CMM, profile projectors, and precision measuring instruments.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel-based dashboards, and ERP / QMS software preferred.

Educational Qualification:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, or Industrial Engineering
• Certification in Quality Management / Six Sigma / Lead Auditor (ISO or IATF) preferred

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Internal and external rejection rate (PPM)
• Customer complaint resolution time and satisfaction score
• Audit compliance and NC closure timelines
• Supplier performance and incoming quality
• Cost of poor quality (COPQ) reduction
• Continuous improvement initiatives implemented