Job Description

About the Company

Bajaj Carpet Industries Ltd is a leading Tier I manufacturer supplying high-quality automotive interior trims and components. With a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement, the company is expanding its team to build world-class quality and EHS systems. Our innovative acoustic systems are integrated by top OEMs to deliver superior comfort, lightweighting, and performance.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced individual to lead and drive

Quality Management Systems, Customer Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, and EHS

across our Pune operations. The role demands strong exposure to

IATF 16949

, customer audits, APQP/PPAP, supplier quality management, and team leadership in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Management Systems & Certifications

Lead implementation, certification, and sustenance of

IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018

Plan and conduct internal audits, self-assessments, and external audit preparations Ensure timely and effective closure of audit non-conformities Maintain and update Quality Manuals, Procedures, SOPs, and formats Integrate

Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs)

into systems and plant procedures Lead preparations for IATF, customer, and certification audits Drive horizontal deployment of systems and best practices across group companies

2. Audits & System Assessments

Conduct and oversee Internal Audits, Process Audits (VDA 6.3), Product Audits, Layout Inspections, and Supplier Audits Lead

VSA / MSA

and other customer-specific audits Plan, track, and report audit schedules and closure status Ensure systematic closure of supplier audit findings and improvement actions

3. Customer Quality Management

Act as the primary quality interface for OEM and Tier-1 customers Lead

APQP & PPAP

for prototype, pre-production, and mass production Handle customer complaints, rejections, and warranty issues using

8D, RCA, and CAPA

Drive customer satisfaction improvement initiatives

4. Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA)

Manage incoming quality, supplier audits, and supplier performance monitoring Analyze supplier rejections and drive corrective actions Monitor supplier

PPM trends

and improvement plans Ensure quality systems compliance across purchasing and stores Ensure product conformity through regular internal testing

5. Manufacturing Quality & Control

Implement manufacturing quality systems as per Product Control Plans Drive

SPC, MSA, process capability, and inspection effectiveness

Lead cross-functional problem-solving for internal and supplier quality issues Reduce internal rejections, scrap, and COPQ Oversee QA Lab operations including testing, calibration, and reporting

6. Documentation & KPI Management

Control documents, records, and revisions Track and report quality, supplier, and EHS KPIs Ensure data-driven reviews and continuous improvement

7. Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

Implement and sustain

ISO 14001 & ISO 45001

Identify environmental aspects and occupational risks Ensure legal compliance and promote safety culture Drive sustainability, energy conservation, and waste reduction initiatives

8. Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Build and mentor a strong Quality & EHS team Drive

Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, and CI initiatives

Encourage participation in QCFI, CII, ACMA quality competitions Promote a

zero-defect, safety-first culture

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

IATF, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 certification and audit performance Customer complaints & PPM trends Internal rejection, scrap & COPQ reduction Supplier quality improvement Timely closure of audit NCs Incident-free safety performance Environmental & occupational compliance Customer vendor ratings (OEM / Tier-1 / Tier-2)

Candidate Profile

Qualification:

BE/BTech (Mechanical / Textile / Industrial)

Experience:

Automotive manufacturing quality leadership

Strong exposure to OEM customers, audits, and certifications

Hands-on knowledge of

APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, 8D, VDA 6.3

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹70,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement Food provided Health insurance Leave encashment Provident Fund
Work Location: In person