Deputy General Manager

Position: Deputy General Manager – Quality (Automotive OEM)CTC Range:Up to 45 lacs Experience:18 to 25 years (with strong exposure to Automotive OEM & Export Quality Systems)Role Objective: To lead theQuality Functionacross all manufacturing processes (Casting, Machining, Fabrication, Assembly, etc.) for anAutomotive OEM setup , ensuring product and process quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement aligned with global standards. Key Responsibilities: 1. Quality Leadership & Strategy Lead the end-to-endQuality Management functionacross plants and product lines. Develop and implement quality systems aligned withIATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and customer-specific requirements . Drive acustomer-centric culture , ensuring quick response and effective resolution of customer concerns. Define and monitor KPIs for quality performance — rejection rate, PPM, audit scores, and customer satisfaction. 2. Customer Quality Management Act as the primary interface forOEM and export customerson quality matters. Lead customer audits, APQP reviews, and warranty analysis. Implement robust systems to address customer complaints throughroot cause analysis (RCA)andcorrective action (CAPA) . 3. Supplier Quality & Process Quality OverseeSupplier Quality Assurance (SQA)and ensure adherence to PPAP, FMEA, and control plan requirements. Audit and develop suppliers to meet export and OEM quality standards. Ensure in-process quality controls, line audits, and adherence to critical-to-quality (CTQ) parameters. 4. Export Quality & Global Standards Manage export customer quality systems and documentation as per global standards. Drive zero-defect initiatives and ensure compliance with international inspection norms. Support new product development for export customers — PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, and validation. 5. Continuous Improvement & Quality Tools Champion the use ofSix Sigma, Lean, and Quality Circle initiativesto drive improvement. Promote use ofmodern quality tools– APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, 5Why, Poka-Yoke, and Kaizen. Implement digital quality systems and advanced analytics for defect tracking and trend monitoring. 6. Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop a team of quality engineers, supervisors, and auditors. Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Candidate Profile: Qualification:B.E./B.Tech – Mechanical / Industrial / Production Engineering Experience:15–20 years of quality management experience in anAutomotive OEM or Tier-1 supplierenvironment. Strong exposure toexport customers , quality audits, and global standards. Proven leadership in implementing latest quality tools, managing customer interactions, and driving plant-wide quality excellence. Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and team management skills.

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