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
