Job Title : Quality Head – Automotive Industry

Locations: (on-site), Jamnagar

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Salary: 9.6 - 14 LPA

Experience Required: 5–10 Years

Hindi Speaking: Mandatory

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Quality Head to lead end-to-end Quality Management Systems within a fast-growing automotive manufacturing setup. This is a leadership role ideal for professionals with strong expertise in IATF 16949, regulatory compliance, OEM audits, and international homologation standards.

If you have a strong background in automotive quality systems, regulatory compliance, and leading high-performance teams toward a zero-defect culture — this role offers excellent growth, ownership, and industry exposure.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards
Plan and execute:

VSA, Carve-out, Process & Product Audits
Layered Process Audits (LPA)
OQA & IQC audits

Manage Internal & External audits including IATF audits and ensure timely NC closure
Handle customer audits and drive effective CAPA implementation
Ensure compliance with EU Regulation 2018/858
Coordinate with international homologation bodies such as:

Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA)
UTAC
TUV
RDW

Manage Conformity of Production (COP) activities and regulatory audits
Ensure compliance with ECE R100 requirements
Lead implementation of Core Quality Tools:

PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, VDA 6.3

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using CAPA & Poka-Yoke methodologies
Develop and monitor KPIs for process capability and product quality
Lead cross-functional teams to achieve a zero-defect culture

Required Skills & Expertise

Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949 & Automotive QMS
Expertise in audit planning, execution & non-conformance closure
Experience in regulatory & homologation compliance
Risk management expertise using FMEA & process control tools
Strong leadership, stakeholder management & OEM audit handling
Experience with international certification bodies
Hindi language proficiency is mandatory

Preferred Background

Experience working with a reputed automotive OEM or Tier-1 organization
Candidates with prior experience at large automotive component manufacturers will be highly preferred

If you are an automotive quality leader ready to take ownership of compliance, regulatory excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives, this opportunity is for you.

Skills: continuous improvement,quality,management,automotive,compliance,leadership,homologation,closure