We are looking for an experienced quality leader to manage end-to-end production and quality operations across machine shop and forging processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expert incoming inspection, audit compliance, and customer quality management, along with a strong track record of leading large inspection teams and resolving customer complaints through structured RCA and CAPA.
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Lead and manage a team of 30+ quality inspectors across incoming, in-process, and final inspection stages.
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Coach, mentor, and evaluate team performance to maintain high inspection standards.
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Build a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and quality ownership across shifts.
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Ensure quality compliance in forging operations, covering dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and metallurgical properties.
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Monitor heat treatment processes and verify hardness, microstructure, and mechanical property compliance.
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Monitor heat treatment processes (hardening, tempering, normalizing, annealing) and verify hardness, microstructure, and metallurgical properties as per specifications.
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Monitor critical quality checkpoints across CNC, VMC, Wire Cut EDM, Honing and conventional machining processes.
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Partner with production teams to identify deviations and drive corrective actions on the shop floor.
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Define and maintain inspection protocols and acceptance criteria aligned with engineering drawings and customer specifications.
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Ensure & Monitor CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) inspection for critical dimensional verification of machined and forged components.
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Inspection activities, incoming inspection, and in-process inspection.
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Drive CMM inspection programming, programming review, and reporting to ensure accurate dimensional and geometrical compliance.
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Ensure timely calibration and validation of all inspection tools and testing equipment.
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Drive readiness and compliance for NABL accreditation of the in-house testing laboratory.
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Maintain SOPs, audit documentation, and compliance records.
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Lead structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA) for customer complaints and internal non-conformities.
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Prepare and present quality reports, dashboards, and performance reviews to customers and senior management.
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Support customer technical audits, quality approvals, and continuous performance improvement initiatives.
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Track and report key quality metrics, non-conformities, and audit outcomes to top management.
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Use ERP systems to record inspection results, track non-conformities, and generate quality reports and dashboards.
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Collaborate with production, engineering, and customer-facing teams to align on quality objectives.
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Maintain documentation in line with ISO, and customer-specific quality requirements.
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Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy, or a related engineering discipline.
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Experience: Minimum 15 years in Quality Management within manufacturing/engineering industries, with significant exposure to machine shop and forging operations.
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Hands-on experience with CMM inspection, programming, and dimensional reporting is essential.
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Working knowledge of ERP systems for quality module management, NCR tracking, and reporting.
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Exposure to Wire Cut EDM processes, Honing process and quality checks for precision-cut components.
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Strong understanding of heat treatment processes and their impact on metallurgical and mechanical properties.
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CMM Inspection (Coordinate Measuring Machine)
- VMM ( Video Measuring Machine)
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Incoming Inspection & Supplier Quality
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Forging & Machining
- Wire Cut EDM Process and Honing Process
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Heat Treatment Processes
- ISO Standards & Customer Quality Management
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7QC Tools, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA,FMEA, PPAP
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ERP Systems – Quality Module, NCR & Inspection Data Management
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Proven experience managing large inspection/quality teams (30+ members)
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Strong customer interfacing, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
