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Job Title : Quality Head – Automotive Manufacturing Location: Kadi, Gujarat (On-Site) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: Up to ₹12 LPA Experience Required: Minimum 7 Years Hindi Speaking: Mandatory About the Opportunity We are hiring a Quality Head – Automotive Manufacturing to lead end-to-end Quality Management Systems (QMS) in a fast-growing automotive manufacturing setup based in Kadi, Gujarat. This leadership role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in IATF 16949, ISO 9001, OEM/customer audits, automotive core tools, and regulatory homologation compliance . Candidates should also have hands-on exposure to automotive manufacturing processes such as assembly, moulding, and pad printing , along with a strong ability to drive zero-defect manufacturing culture . If you are passionate about quality excellence, audit leadership, continuous improvement, and operational compliance , this is a high-impact opportunity to grow in a leadership role. Key Responsibilities
Quality Management System (QMS) Leadership Lead and maintain QMS aligned with IATF 16949 & ISO 9001 standards Plan and execute: VSA (Vehicle System Audits) MACE Audits Process & Product Audits Layered Process Audits (LPA) OQA & IQC inspections Lead internal, external & certification audits (IATF audits) Ensure timely closure of NCRs using CAPA methodology Independently manage customer audits and audit readiness
Regulatory & Homologation Compliance Ensure compliance with EU Regulation 2018/858 Coordinate with global homologation bodies: Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) UTAC TÜV RDW Manage Conformity of Production (COP) activities Ensure compliance with ECE R100 automotive safety standards
Automotive Quality Tools & Continuous Improvement Lead implementation of core automotive quality tools: PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, VDA 6.3 Drive CAPA, Poka-Yoke, Kaizen, and defect reduction initiatives Monitor and improve KPIs (PPM, COPQ, FPY, process capability) Ensure accurate daily quality MIS reporting Lead cross-functional teams to achieve a zero-defect culture
Manufacturing Quality Focus Areas Ensure robust quality control in: Assembly operations Moulding processes Pad printing processes Required Skills & Expertise Strong expertise in IATF 16949 & automotive QMS Hands-on experience in OEM/customer audits & audit closure Strong knowledge of automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, VDA 6.3) Experience in regulatory compliance & homologation systems Strong capability in CAPA, RCA, and process control methodologies Excellent leadership, team management & stakeholder coordination skills Strong experience in daily reporting, KPI tracking & audit documentation Hindi communication is mandatory Preferred Profile Experience in automotive OEM or Tier-1 suppliers Exposure to international certification bodies & global quality standards Background in automotive component manufacturing Why Join Us? Leadership role with high ownership and decision-making authority Opportunity to work in a fast-growing automotive manufacturing environment Exposure to global automotive quality standards and OEM systems Strong career growth in a performance-driven setup
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