NPI QA Quality Specialist COO-Product

About NCR Atleos

NCR Atleos, headquartered in Atlanta, is a leader in expanding financial access. Our dedicated 20,000 employees optimize the branch, improve operational efficiency and maximize self-service availability for financial institutions and retailers across the globe.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Specialist to join our team at the Chennai manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of new product introductions (NPI) by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, and leadership. This role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving, strong communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement in quality standards and processes.

The Quality Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the execution of quality plans during product development, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensuring compliance with internal and external quality requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in quality engineering principles, be capable of working independently, and demonstrate the ability to influence and challenge decisions constructively.

This position requires occasional international travel to support global NPI projects and demands flexibility, initiative, and a positive attitude toward change and collaboration.

Qualifications Required

BE/BTech and minimum 3 years experience in a related field.

Preferred

Recognized English language qualification

Roles and responsibilities:

• Coordinate with R&D team during the product development stage to ensure all requirement are met.
• Prepare plans for all NPI projects and coordinate with all stakeholders and ensure good quality product.
• Monitor status of all new products ensuring effective execution against project plan KPI's
• Communicate effectively the execution of the project to cross functional as well as leadership team
• React positively to change of requirements
• Engage with cross functional teams on a wide range of Quality issues
• Provide insight into how to resolve quality issues - must show initiative in solving problems
• Positive attitude when dealing with colleagues and looking to develop as an Engineer
• Support other parts of the organisation where and when required
• Able to travel for extended periods to support NPI projects across the globe

Skill set requirement:

• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or a similar role
• Experience in using Quality tools and techniques such as, 8D analysis, Poka Yoke etc
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in all MS Office packages including Word, Excel, Outlook & Powerpoint
• Good analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Able to work efficiently in a team environment
• Strong knowledge in DFMEA /PPAP/Lean Manufacturing system
• Able to take direction and to work independently
• Confident to challenge leadership team on decision making processes
• Additional Job Description

Candidates should have a valid passport or ability to apply for one and a driving license to use hire cars.

Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.

EEO Statement

NCR Atleos is an equal-opportunity employer. It is NCR Atleos policy to hire, train, promote, and pay associates based on their job-related qualifications, ability, and performance, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

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