Job Title: Plant Quality Head

Location: Binola /Pune

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy

Experience: 14+ years in Quality Management

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Strategy & Leadership

• Define and implement Plant wide quality policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistency across all plants.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for quality enhancement and defect reduction.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex quality issues and implement corrective/preventive actions.

2. Process & Product Quality Management

• Ensure adherence to metallurgical standards, heat treatment processes, and machining quality across the plant.
• Oversee Low Pressure Die Casting (LPDC) and Gravity Die Casting (GDC) processes to maintain top-notch product integrity.
• Monitor process validation, FMEA, SPC, and control plans to maintain product consistency.

3. Customer Quality & Compliance

• Act as the primary quality interface with key OEM customers (Toyota, Honda, Maruti, Tata, Hyundai, etc.).
• Handle customer audits, quality escalations, and warranty claims with a proactive approach.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and other automotive quality standards.

4. Quality Management System (QMS) & Data-Driven Decision Making

• Strengthen and maintain QMS frameworks to drive operational excellence.
• Utilize data analytics, root cause analysis (RCA), and Six Sigma methodologies to improve quality metrics.
• Lead plant-wide PPAP, APQP, and supplier quality initiatives.

5. Team Leadership & Training

• Develop and mentor quality teams across the plant.
• Foster a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and continuous learning within the plant.
• Conduct training programs on quality tools, customer expectations, and technical advancements.

Key Requirements:

Educational Background: B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy.

Experience: 14+ years in quality management within the automotive casting industry.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of Aluminium Casting, including Low Pressure Die Casting (LPDC) & Gravity Die Casting (GDC).

• Deep understanding of metallurgy, heat treatment processes, and machining operations.
• Customer Handling: Experience working with OEMs (Toyota, Honda, Maruti, Tata, Hyundai, etc.) on quality-related matters.

Certifications & Compliance: Well-versed in IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Six Sigma, and other

quality frameworks.

Leadership: Strong personality with the ability to influence, lead, and drive a high

performance quality culture.