Manager - Quality Analysis ( QA )

Manpower Resources India Pvt. Ltd., a leading Executive Search & Selection Company offers services to Manufacturing, Engineering, Infrastructure & Healthcare domain.

We have been mandated by a large conglomerate for the below mentioned role.

Job Title: Manager - QA

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 10 to 15 Yrs

Qualification: Diploma / B. Tech Mechanical / Metallurgy / Production

Purpose of the role:

The Manager QA will be responsible for leading the entire Quality Assurance function for fasteners, ensuring compliance with international standards, customer specifications, and internal quality systems. This role requires deep technical knowledge of fastener standards, metallurgical quality, mechanical testing, coating evaluation, and QA documentation (APQP/PPAP/Control Plan).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Fastener Quality & Standards Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Fastener Standards (ISO, DIN, ASTM, IS, JIS, SAE).
• Manage and validate Property Class requirements for fasteners (e.g., 8.8, 10.9, 12.9, A2-70, A4-80).
• Ensure conformity to Thread Standards (ISO metric, UNC/UNF, BSW, BSF, etc.).

2. Mechanical & Metallurgical Testing

• Oversee all Mechanical Testing: tensile, proof load, wedge load, yield strength, elongation.
• Conduct and monitor Hardness testing (Rockwell, Vickers, Brinell).
• Manage Decarburization evaluation as per fastener metallurgical standards.
• Ensure proper metallurgical inspections including microstructure analysis & grain flow.
• Operate and supervise testing using UTM (Universal Testing Machine). Ensure compliance with lab standards & calibration.

3. Dimensional & Thread Inspection

• Conduct thread inspection using Thread Gauges (GO/NO-GO).
• Perform critical dimension checks using Vernier Calipers & Micrometers.
• Use Profile Projector for thread flank angle, pitch, radius, chamfer, and dimensional accuracy.

4. Coating & Corrosion Testing

• Oversee Coating Thickness measurement (zinc, zinc-nickel, phosphate, Dacromet, Geomet, etc.).
• Manage Salt Spray Testing (SST) as per ASTM B117 / ISO 9227.
• Validate coating adhesion, corrosion resistance, and visual inspection as per standards.

5. QA Documentation & Systems

• Lead APQP activities during new product development.
• Prepare and approve full PPAP submission (Level 15).
• Establish and maintain Control Plans for all processes.
• Conduct and update PFMEA for risk analysis and mitigation.
• Implement and monitor MSA (Gauge R&R, Attribute Agreement).
• Drive SPC for critical processes to reduce variation.

6. Process Control & Traceability

• Maintain robust Traceability for raw materials, heat numbers, process batches, and final products.
• Implement and conduct Layered Process Audits (LPA) across shifts and departments.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 QMS requirements.

7. Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and train QA engineers, inspectors, and lab technicians. Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve first-pass yield.
• Drive CAPA, 8D analysis, and root-cause problem-solving methodology.
• Work with suppliers for incoming material quality improvement.