Design Quality Assurance Manager

Manager - Design Quality Assurance

Roles and Responsibilities

 

• Design Review & Validation: Review mechanical designs, drawings, and schematics to ensure manufacturability and compliance with industry standards
• Risk Management: Lead and participate in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify potential design risks and define mitigation strategies
• Testing & Evaluation reports confirmation: Review test plans and reports during validation of mechanical prototypes through various stages till SOP
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Investigate mechanical failures, defects, or customer complaints, and establish corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in consultation with COEs related to design issues
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to integrate Design Quality into the product lifecycle early stage
• Quality Methodologies: Deep understanding of quality frameworks like Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and ISO standards

 

Required Skills

 

• Proficiency in CAD Software (e.g., Unigraphics, CATIA, AutoCAD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools
• Expertise with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and metrology
• Strong data analysis skills various tools
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (e.g., Teamcenter)
• Good presentation skill using tools like PPT, XLS and Power BI

 

Additional Preferred Qualifications

 

• Certifications such as QMS Certified Quality Engineer or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Design background in BIW, Drive Train etc.

Experience Level

Mid Level