Head - Quality Assurance & Quality Control - Non-Ferrous Metals Manufacturing Industry

Head Quality Assurance & Quality Control | Non-Ferrous Manufacturing
Experience: 12-20 Years
Industry: Non-Ferrous Metals Manufacturing
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Quality Head to lead the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) functions for a leading Non-Ferrous Metals manufacturing organization. The role is responsible for driving quality excellence, ensuring compliance with industry standards, strengthening quality systems, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical expertise in metallurgy, quality management systems, process improvement, and audit management within the non-ferrous metals industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Leadership & Strategy:
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) teams across manufacturing operations.
- Define and execute the organization's quality strategy aligned with business objectives and customer requirements.
- Drive a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Quality functions.
Quality Management Systems (QMS):
- Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Ensure compliance with ISO, IATF, and other applicable quality standards and customer-specific requirements.
- Establish quality objectives, KPIs, and monitoring mechanisms to improve overall operational performance.
- Drive standardization of quality processes, procedures, and documentation across facilities.
Audit & Compliance Management:
- Lead internal, external, customer, certification, and regulatory audits.

- Ensure timely closure of audit findings and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintain compliance with industry regulations, customer requirements, and quality standards.
- Act as the key point of contact during customer quality assessments and certification audits.
Quality Assurance & Process Improvement:
- Develop and implement robust quality assurance systems to ensure product consistency and reliability.
- Monitor manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for quality enhancement and defect reduction.
- Lead root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Utilize quality tools and methodologies such as Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, MSA, 8D, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
Customer Quality Management:
- Ensure customer quality requirements are effectively understood and implemented.
- Address customer complaints, quality concerns, and warranty-related issues through structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Drive customer satisfaction through proactive quality improvement initiatives.
Operational Excellence:
- Analyze quality metrics, process capability, rejection trends, and customer feedback to improve product performance.
- Lead cost-of-quality reduction initiatives and quality improvement projects.
- Drive defect prevention strategies and process optimization programs.
Required Candidate Profile:
- Must have significant experience in the Non-Ferrous Metals industry.
- Strong educational background in Metallurgical Engineering or Metallurgy.
- Proven experience leading Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO standards, and IATF requirements.
- Strong understanding of metallurgical processes, material quality standards, testing methodologies, and process controls.
- Experience managing customer audits, certification audits, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated success in driving quality improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
- Excellent team leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Experience in Non-Ferrous Metal Manufacturing Industry.
- Metallurgical Engineering / Metallurgy Background.
- Strong expertise in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Quality Management Systems.
- Experience handling ISO/IATF implementation, maintenance, and audits.
Preferred Qualifications:
- B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related discipline.
- Certifications in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, or related fields will be an added advantage.
Key Skills:
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Quality Control (QC)
- Quality Management System (QMS)
- ISO 9001 / IATF 16949
- Metallurgy & Material Science
- Process Quality Improvement
- Internal & External Audits
- CAPA Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Customer Quality Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Team Leadership & Development