Quality Control Specialist

Quality Control Specialist

This role will handle QMS & NPD Quality (QMS_Quality Management System & NPD_New Product Development) for Chennai location and ensure system in place to ensure BW gateway review process in all products.

• Quality Management System

• Develop and establish quality management system procedures for Automotive components.
• Serve as the primary interface for OEM customers (global & India) for all QMS-related matters.
• Coordinate with plant team members on establishing Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001: 2015 & IATF 16949
• Responsible for audit activity including Manufacturing process audit, Internal quality audit (IQA) & co-ordinating with external quality audit for IATF16949 QMS.
• Follow & lead ISO 9001: 2015 & IATF16949-2016 Guidelines
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and OEM-specific requirements.

• QMS & Continuous Improvement

• Implement and sustain core quality tools:
• PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA
• Drive zero-defect mindset and prevention approach.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives using Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen.
• Conduct and drive Layered Process Audits (LPA) and internal audits
• Perform gap analysis and continuous process improvement initiatives across the plant

• Advanced Quality Planning

• Engage in the design, development, manufacturing, and program management activities for new product development projects.
• Drive built-in quality culture rather than inspection-based quality.
• Develop quality assurance documentation to support new product development process and regulatory submissions.
• Single point contact for the PPAP review and submission with customer and get approval.
• Lead investigation and EPC controls, risk assessment - SOP +90 days
• Well versed in reading drawings, and setting up Quality Inspection plans

• Calibration
• Carry out measurement system analysis for gauges /instruments and test equipment.
• Periodic calibration of gauges /instruments and test equipment.
• Cross-functional Coordination
• Work with:

  Manufacturing – for process capability and stability

  Engineering – for design changes & APQP

  Supply Chain – for delivery adherence

  Sales/Program teams – for customer commitments

• Support new product launches and smooth industrialization.

• Team Leadership & Governance
• Lead quality engineers, inspectors, and shopfloor teams.
• Drive accountability through daily/weekly reviews and Gemba walks.
• Build strong capability in problem solving and process discipline.
• Foster a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Audit findings, measuring the number and severity of non-conformities discovered during internal and external audits
• Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• Risk reduction rate, measuring the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies

Number of process improvement initiatives Implemented, measuring the number of improvements made to existing processes

 BE Mechanical Engineering with 12+ years of experience in QMS & NPD with OEM or Auto ancillary unit.

 

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Experience Level

Mid Level