Job Description

Location: Pune/ China
Job Roles & Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
Plan, conduct, and manage internal audits across all departments, ensuring compliance and identifying systemic improvement opportunities.
Prepare and maintain factory readiness for customer audits, third-party audits (IATF, ISO), and VDA 6.3 assessments.
Act as the primary interface for customer quality system audits and external auditors, ensuring professional and transparent engagement.
Lead the digitization of quality systems by transforming manual processes into automated, traceable, and efficient workflows.
Own QMS documentation and records control, ensuring timely updates, global alignment, and audit-ready traceability.
Lead or support root cause investigations and ensure effective closure of CAPAs related to quality system deficiencies or audit findings.
Coordinate Management Review Meetings and report on QMS performance using defined KPIs and risk-based metrics. Support supplier quality assurance processes where applicable, including system audits or compliance reviews.
Mentor cross-functional teams on auditing, compliance, customer-specific requirements, and quality culture development.
Stay abreast of evolving automotive quality standards and proactively adapt the QMS to maintain compliance and competitiveness.
Collaborate with senior management to define plant-level quality objectives and strategic improvement initiatives.
Skills:
Certified IATF 16949 Internal Auditor
Strong knowledge of VDA 6.3 process audit methodology
Proficient in Quality Management Systems (QMS) implementation and maintenance
Hands-on experience in Customer Audits, Internal Audits, and Documentation Control
Ability to conduct quality training sessions for crossfunctional teams
Familiarity with automotive quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA
Excellent understanding of quality standards in the automotive interior's domain
Strong English communication, analytical, and problemsolving skills
Experience: 8+ Years of experience in Automotive Industry; preference for candidates with experience in interiors components.
Qualifications: B.E./ B. Tech in Mechanical/ Automotive/ Industrial Engineering or Similar

Skills Required