Quality Assurance Manager

Company Description

Kosh Innovations, established in 2008 in Pondicherry, is a certified leader in manufacturing high-quality industrial solutions for diverse sectors. Specializing in PP non-woven packaging products, corrugated plastic tubes, pipes, hoses, sleeves, and precision injection-molded parts, the company serves OEMs and Tier 1 customers in the automotive, consumer durables, and medical equipment industries. Kosh Innovations is proud to be South India's largest manufacturer of corrugated tubes and upholds quality and sustainability through certifications like IATF16949:2016, ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015, and ISO45001:2018.

Job Title: QA Manager – Automotive

Experience: 10+ Years

Industry: Automotive Products (Injection Molding)

Location: Pune, Maharashtra

Professional Summary

Results-driven QA Manager with over 10 years of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in quality assurance, process improvement, and compliance with international standards. Extensive knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO standards, and Six Sigma methodologies, with a proven track record of enhancing product quality, reducing defects, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the Quality Assurance department to ensure product and process quality.

Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and other automotive quality standards.

Develop and implement quality control systems, SOPs, and inspection processes.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.

Handle customer complaints, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).

Conduct internal audits, supplier audits, and support external audits.

Monitor quality KPIs such as PPM, rejection rates, and customer satisfaction.

Collaborate with production and engineering teams for process optimization and defect reduction.

Lead APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC activities.

Train and mentor team members on quality standards and best practices.

Key Skills

IATF 16949 & ISO 9001 Compliance

Six Sigma (Green Belt / Black Belt preferred)

Root Cause Analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5 Why)

APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA

Supplier Quality Management

Audit Management & Documentation

Strong leadership and team management