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Head of Quality | Auto-Comp /Mechatronics | Gurgaon

Gurgaon Permanent View Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Head - Quality to lead the complete quality function for a large automotive component manufacturing operation. This role will be responsible for strengthening quality systems, improving customer performance, driving supplier quality excellence, and ensuring world-class manufacturing standards. The position offers a strategic leadership opportunity to build a zero-defect culture.
  • Lead the quality transformation agenda for a high-growth automotive business.
  • Drive zero-defect culture while influencing end-to-end manufacturing quality.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization serving leading customers within the automotive ecosystem. The company is focused on operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across its manufacturing network. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, it provides an environment where senior leaders can drive meaningful business impact and long-term transformation.

Job Description

  • Lead and continuously improve the IATF 16949 Quality Management System across the plant.
  • Act as Management Representative and lead customer, internal, and certification audits.
  • Drive layered process audits, process controls, and shop-floor quality compliance.
  • Lead APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and quality planning activities for new product launches and engineering changes.
  • Ensure defect-free product launches through robust quality planning and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Manage customer quality performance, including PPM reduction, complaints, warranty issues, and scorecards.
  • Lead structured problem-solving initiatives using 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, and other quality methodologies.
  • Establish and strengthen supplier quality systems, including audits, PPAP approvals, and development programs.
  • Drive supplier and customer PPM reduction initiatives.
  • Own SPC, process capability improvement, poka-yoke implementation, and defect prevention systems.
  • Lead daily quality reviews, defect analysis, and quick-response quality control processes.
  • Develop and mentor quality teams across customer quality, supplier quality, inspection, and metrology functions.
  • Build organizational capability in Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Total Quality Management practices.
  • Ensure calibration compliance, MSA activities, and measurement system traceability.
  • Own quality dashboards, audit performance, COPQ reduction, and governance reviews with leadership.

The Successful Applicant

We're looking for someone who has:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering; Master's degree/PGDBA preferred.
  • 20+ years of progressive experience in automotive component manufacturing quality leadership.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, and other automotive quality core tools.
  • Proven track record of leading OEM and Tier-1 customer quality relationships.
  • Demonstrated success in reducing customer PPM, improving audit scores, and driving quality transformation.
  • Experience managing supplier quality development within a complex multi-tier supply chain.
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional influencing skills.
  • Lead Auditor certification in IATF 16949 and/or Six Sigma Black Belt certification will be advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead the entire quality function for a strategically important manufacturing business.
  • High visibility role with direct reporting to senior leadership.
  • Platform to drive transformational quality initiatives and operational excellence.
  • Exposure to leading automotive customers and advanced manufacturing environments.



If this role matches your skills and experience, consider applying

Quote job ref
JN-082026-7077575

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
General Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Gurgaon
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-082026-7077575

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