Deputy Manager Quality

Key Responsibilities: General and Task Management● Manage all quality-related issues within the manufacturing team (e.g. internal, supplier,customer and customer warranty)● Identify root cause and instigate permanent corrective actions for product qualityissues● Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues that arise asquickly and efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality and safetystandards● Carry out product and process auditing● Ensure control plans and associated documentation are implemented effectively andmaintained● Monitor and report on quality-related key performance indicators including scrapmonitoring, rework levels, parts per million (PPM) figures● Stop production in the event of manufacture of unacceptable goods/processes● Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system(ISO9001)● Write product test procedures● Undertake special projects as required● Assist with training of quality awareness● Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to adhere to process and preventoccurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process or system● Assist with first off sample approvals

• Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement suchas Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing) etc.● Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changesrelated to current products in meeting customer requirements● Participate in the development and refinement of Design and Process FMEA’s (FailureMode and Effects Analysis)● Manage the Supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)● Manage and coordinate customer PPM (Parts per Million), supplier PPM, supplierproblem solving on time, cost recovery and supplier warranty indicators● Lead quality audits● Keep up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends thatconcern product quality● Undertake special projects as required● Contribute to continuous improvement activities● Quality control of work by appropriate reviews● Support and lead process improvement activities● Write reports and present progress at project meetings and to stakeholders● Achieve goals within budget● Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends● Plan projects or subtasks so they may be tracked and presented● Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions● Produce written reports and make presentations● Undertake continuous training and development● Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems● Independently determine approach and assigned tasksPeople Management:● Lead and/or support groups of technicians and engineers● Provide guidance to other team members● Train both team and broader organization membersRelationship Management:● Support regular inspection meetings with representatives from appropriatedepartments to establish an action plan for improving build quality● Communicate efficiently throughout the shop floor and with own and customer’smanagement● Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers and otherservice providersSelf management:● Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies● Assertive, resilient and welcomes change● Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach toworking with others● Proactively contributes to the team● Is self aware Is resilient, optimistic and open to change● Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings

Skills & Attributes:● Exercise substantial initiative/judgment in work methods and interpreting goals● Work independently and is reviewed infrequently with minimal supervision● Self-supervising within the guidance and expectations of divisional management● Knowledge of quality systems and measurement● Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production PartApproval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)● Lean Manufacturing knowledge● Knowledge of ISO9001 & understanding of ISO14001 and Health and Safety practices● Understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes● Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment● Planning and prioritizing activities● Good communication and interpersonal skills● Negotiation skills● Ability to present data effectively● Problem-solving skills● Team working skills● Analytical skills● Understanding of cost and financial impactsQualification and experience:● Btech manufacturing/engineering degree preferred with minimum 2 years experience● Previous experience in a high volume manufacturing environment, preferablyautomotive● Experience of working in Quality Assurance Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing skills● Experience of dealing with customers and suppliersPerks include● Industry competitive salary packages with benefits● Exposure working with some of the best minds in the industry.● A positive work atmosphere that encourages collaboration and holistic development● We provide a comprehensive insurance cover for you and your family.