Job Description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled and quality-conscious Assistant Manager - Quality Assurance to support and strengthen our Quality Management Systems and compliance for the railway sector. The role involves in-process inspections, incoming quality checks, documentation, railway inspections, supplier coordination, and effective implementation of ISO/TS 22163 (IRIS), ISO 9001, and customer-specific standards.

Key Responsibilities:In-Process Quality Control

Conduct stage-wise inspections on the shop floor in line with approved control plans.

Verify process parameters, work instructions, and compliance with SOPs.

Ensure product traceability, control of non-conforming product, and support in final inspections.

Incoming Material Inspection

Review and verify incoming material certificates, supplier test reports, and sampling inspection.

Coordinate with stores and purchase for acceptance or rejection of materials.

Maintain GRN-based quality clearance processes.

Documentation & Quality Records

Prepare and maintain QAPs, inspection checklists, final inspection reports, and calibration records.

Prepare work instructions and SOPs for all processes.

Ensure compliance with railway documentation formats and support submission to authorities.

Maintain document control, revision history, and record traceability per ISO 9001 and IRIS standards.

Railway Inspection Handling

Coordinate with inspection agencies (RITES, BLW, CLW, etc.) for inspection planning and execution.

Ensure readiness of inspection lots and maintain internal quality clearance.

Attend inspections, clarify technical points, and resolve any NCRs raised by inspectors.

System Compliance (ISO/IRIS)

Support implementation and internal audits as per ISO/TS 22163 (IRIS) and ISO 9001.

Participate in Management Review Meetings, CAPA planning, and closure of audit findings.

Assist in periodic reviews of quality objectives and KPI tracking.

Supplier Quality Management

Conduct supplier quality performance evaluations.

Work closely with the procurement team for resolving supplier NCRs and follow-up on corrective actions.

Support development of new vendors in alignment with quality expectations.

Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action/preventive action (CAPA) for internal and customer complaints.

Promote quality tools like 7 QC tools, 5 Why analysis, Fishbone, and FMEA.

Identify and implement quality improvement initiatives across the value chain.

Quality Reporting & MIS

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports and dashboards.

Track inspection metrics, rework/rejection rates, and internal PPM performance.

Support cost-of-poor-quality (COPQ) reduction programs.

Calibration & Control of Measuring Equipment

Maintain calibration schedules and records for all gauges, fixtures, and instruments.

Coordinate with external labs for calibration compliance per NABL/ISO standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering.

5-9 years of experience in Quality Assurance in manufacturing (preferably railway, automotive, or heavy engineering).

Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, ISO/TS 22163 (IRIS), and railway standards & inspection protocols.

Familiarity with WPS, PQR, weld inspection, and knowledge of EN 15085 is an added advantage.

Good command of MS Office, ERP systems, and quality analysis tools.

Strong communication, documentation, and coordination skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?35,000.00 - ?40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person