sr. manager qa

2. Key Responsibilities
 Primary Responsibilities:
 Quality Assurance Strategy & Leadership.
 Develop and implement quality assurance strategies that ensure product
reliability, customer satisfaction, and adherence to compliance standards.
 Oversee the entire QA function, including Quality at Source (Pune), Inward
Quality (Goa), WIP/FG/PDI Quality, and Field Quality for both line and
boom pumps.
 Drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-
functional teams (Fabrication, Machining, Hydraulics, Electricals, etc.). Monitoring & Control
 Conduct root cause analysis for any quality defects identified at various
stages (WIP, FG, and PDI).
 Supervise the performance of rework analysis and provide corrective action
plans to minimize defects.
 Collaborate with design and production teams on New Product
Development (NPD) to ensure quality standards are maintained during
prototype and product launch phases.
 Supplier Quality Management
 Work closely with the sourcing team to ensure quality standards are adhered
to by suppliers, including for import bought-out parts.
 Lead inward quality performance reviews and establish robust incoming
inspection criteria for all components. Customer & Field Quality:
 Monitor field quality feedback and implement corrective actions to address
functional, hydraulic, and electrical quality issues in the field.
 Ensure that all customer complaints related to product quality are promptly
resolved and preventive measures are implemented. Secondary Responsibilities:
 Compliance & Standards:
 Ensure adherence to national and international quality standards (ISO 9001,
etc.).
 Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory
requirements
 Team Development:
 Lead, mentor, and develop the QA team to enhance their skills and drive a culture
of quality ownership.
 Establish clear performance goals for QA managers at both Goa and Pune
locations.
3. Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical / ProductionEngineeringExperience:15 years of experience in quality assurance, preferably in the
construction equipment or automotive industry, with minimum 5
years in a leadership roleCertifications/Licenses: Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence
(CMQ/OE) OR Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)Special Skills: Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, ProductLifecycle Management (PLM) Tools,4. Competencies
Core Competencies: Technical Competencies:Leadership & Team Management:
Attention to Detail:
Continuous Improvement Mind-set:Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
ERP systems
Computer-Aided Quality (CAQ) softwares5. Working Conditions
 Work Environment:
office-based, factory & fieldwork
 Physical Demands:
travel as per requirement
6. Performance Standards
 Key Performance Indicators:
 Reduction in rework rates and defect density (specifically for line and boom
pumps).
 Adherence to quality standards across all stages: Source Quality, Inward Quality,
WIP/FG, PDI, and Field Performance.
 Improved customer satisfaction through timely resolution of quality issues.

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