Head of Quality Assurance

Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Industry: Hardware / Automobile

Experience Required: Minimum 10+ Years

We are looking for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Quality Head to lead our Quality Department. The candidate will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and monitoring quality standards and processes in line with industry best practices. The role demands strong leadership, problem-solving, and technical expertise in the hardware/automobile sector to ensure continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Lead the Quality Assurance & Quality Control teams to ensure product quality and process adherence.
• Develop and implement quality strategies, policies, and SOPs for all operations.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/TS standards and other industry certifications.
• Monitor and control quality parameters across the production process.
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
• Coordinate with production, purchase, vendor development, and R&D teams to achieve quality objectives.
• Establish systems for incoming material inspection, in-process checks, and final product quality.
• Manage customer complaints, audits, and inspections effectively.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma practices.
• Ensure strong vendor quality management and supplier audits.
• Train and mentor the quality team to upgrade skills and ensure adherence to company standards.

• Strong knowledge of quality systems in hardware/automobile industry.
• Expertise in ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 / TS 16949 standards.
• Proven track record in supplier quality management, audits, and certifications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Hands-on experience with Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma methodologies will be an added advantage.

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, or Industrial Engineering.
• Certified in Quality Management / Six Sigma (preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in quality function in hardware or automobile manufacturing.