Responsibilities:

• Lead incoming quality inspections, sampling, and rejection management.
• Oversee process quality, process optimization, and defectprevention initiatives.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement programs.
• Monitor quality metrics and lead root-cause analysis & corrective actions.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the QA team.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and R&D to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and EV quality standards.
• Support internal/external audits and manage quality documentation.
• Lead quality strategy, cost-of-quality reduction, and efficiency improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Industrial/Electrical Engineering (Master’s a plus).
• 12+ years’ experience in automotive/EV/manufacturing quality, including 3–5 years in management.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC.
• Experience in supplier quality, incoming inspection, and rejection handling.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Preferred: Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), Lean, or Quality Auditor certification.