Deputy Manager – NPD Quality
Location: Pune
Experience: 10–15 Years
Industry: Automotive Sheet Metal Stamping & Welding
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and quality-focused professional to join our team as Deputy Manager – NPD Quality. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring robust quality planning and implementation during new product development activities, enabling successful product launches and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
New Product Quality Planning
- Lead APQP activities for new product development.
- Review customer drawings, GD&T requirements, special characteristics, PFMEA, Control Plans, and customer-specific requirements.
- Ensure quality requirements are effectively incorporated during product development.
Product & Process Validation
- Coordinate dimensional validation, capability studies, process validation, Run@Rate, Safe Launch, and trial production activities.
- Support smooth transition from development to mass production.
PPAP Management
- Prepare and submit customer PPAP documentation.
- Coordinate supplier PPAP approvals and ensure readiness before SOP.
Tooling & Fixture Quality Support
- Participate in die tryouts, welding fixture trials, and tooling validation activities.
- Ensure tooling capability meets product quality requirements.
Welding Quality Development
- Establish and validate quality standards for MIG, TIG, Spot, Projection, and Robotic Welding processes.
- Monitor process effectiveness and continuous improvement opportunities.
Measurement & Inspection Planning
- Define gauge requirements and coordinate inspection fixture development.
- Support MSA studies and CMM programming activities.
Supplier Quality Development
- Coordinate supplier audits, PPAP reviews, and capability studies.
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure consistent quality standards.
Customer Interaction
- Represent the Quality function during customer meetings, audits, dimensional reviews, and launch activities.
- Build strong customer relationships through effective communication and problem-solving.
Continuous Improvement
- Lead 8D, 5 Why, CAPA, and root cause analysis activities.
- Implement lessons learned and preventive actions for future projects.
Quality Systems Compliance
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 requirements, customer standards, and internal quality procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 10–15 years of experience in Automotive Sheet Metal Stamping & Welding.
- Strong exposure to NPD Quality and Product Launch activities.
Technical Skills
- GD&T
- APQP
- PPAP
- PFMEA
- Control Plan
- SPC
- MSA
- Welding Standards
- CMM
- Inspection Fixtures
Behavioral Competencies
- Leadership & Team Management
- Project Coordination
- Effective Communication
- Problem Solving
- Planning & Execution
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Zero customer complaints related to NPD quality.
- Timely PPAP submission.
- 100% NPD gauge planning as per project schedule.
- SPC implementation as per plan with Cpk > 1.67.
- MSA completion as per project timeline.
Shain Beg
Senior HR Recruiter | CPHR Services Pvt. Ltd.
8856903902 / 7385666385
[email protected]
Pay: ₹880,832.64 - ₹1,498,370.55 per year
Work Location: In person
