Project Technical & Quality Manager

ALTEN

Chennai, India

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Project Technical Leadership
Lead end-to-end technical development and industrialization of vehicle programs
Manage technical configuration, complexity, and scope (EBOM, Visual BOM, Scope Sheet)
Drive design validation, process validation, and tooling kickoff activities
Lead change management and decision-making forums, evaluating QCTP impacts
Resolve design conflicts, packaging issues, and manufacturing challenges
Coordinate with Vehicle System Manager (VSM), engineering teams, and manufacturing
Ensure technical convergence across Body, Chassis, Electronics, Software, and Propulsion systems
Manage pre-SOP updates and readiness of vehicles prior to launch
Support digital and physical vehicle builds (assembly validation, slow build phase)
Quality Management & Assurance
Own and drive project quality objectives and KPIs across all phases
Maintain and track Quality dashboards and performance indicators
Lead risk management (FMEA, lessons learned, preventive & corrective actions)
Ensure robust product definition and RFQ quality requirements
Represent the voice of customer in all project decisions
Manage supplier quality (APQP), from sourcing to project completion
Ensure component traceability and compliance
Drive defect detection, root cause analysis, and resolution
Industrialization & Launch Management
Coordinate project–plant interface for smooth industrialization
Ensure product and process readiness during industrial phase
Manage incoming inspection, defect management, and containment actions
Oversee quality operations during launch and post-launch phases
Handle field issues, customer claims, and early warning systems
Ensure successful transition to mass production (serial life)
Cross-Functional Coordination
Work closely with:
Engineering teams (Subsystems & System Engineering)
Manufacturing & Plant teams
Suppliers and external partners
Platform, Modules, and Advanced Engineering teams
Brand and regional teams for product alignment
Governance & Decision Support
Lead project reviews, decision meetings, and escalation forums
Ensure alignment with global and regional requirements
Provide technical and quality inputs for strategic project decisions

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong expertise in automotive product development & vehicle engineering
Experience in project management, change management, and cross-functional leadership
Deep understanding of quality systems (APQP, FMEA, root cause analysis, etc.)
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and industrialization
Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and escalations
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Preferred Experience