Assistant Manager - Quality

I. Supplier & Fabrication Quality (Primary Scope)

Quality Control:

• Manage and maintain all Quality Control activities, including incoming material, in-process (production line) and finished product inspection and testing for all manufactured products. Ensure that products consistently meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, applicable standards, and established quality requirements by effectively implementing and monitoring quality control processes
• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) for fabrication activities, including Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for welded, machined, and sheet metal components
• Perform in-process inspections and final product verification to ensure compliance with company quality standards, customer specifications, and applicable industry requirements.
• Inspect incoming raw materials and collaborate with suppliers to ensure material quality and regulatory compliance prior to production release.
• Conduct dimensional inspections, weld quality assessments, and tolerance verification using appropriate measuring and inspection techniques.
• Ensure Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR/WPQR), and welder qualification records are compliant with ASME codes, project specifications, and Third-Party Inspection (TPI) requirements.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) on initial production parts in accordance with AS9100 requirements and applicable customer or internal procedures.
• Identify, document, and drive resolution of non-conformities through corrective and preventive action processes.
• Maintain inspection records, quality documentation, and traceability records to support audits, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, and Suppliers to achieve continuous quality improvement and reduce defects.

2. Process Improvement:

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve fabrication and outsourced manufacturing processes, reducing quality defects and improving product reliability.
• Evaluate inspection data and quality metrics to identify recurring issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous process improvements.
• Develop and deliver training programs for quality inspectors on fabrication defect recognition, including weld defects, dimensional distortions, surface imperfections, and paint quality requirements.

3. Supplier Quality Management:

• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure all incoming materials and components comply with company specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in supplier audits, assessments, and performance reviews, while developing and monitoring supplier quality improvement plans to enhance product quality and process capability.
• Investigate and resolve supplier non-conformance issues by implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and verifying their long-term effectiveness.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure the acceptance of non-conforming products is managed in accordance with approved Deviation, Concession, and DMR (Deviation Material Report) procedures, ensuring proper documentation, risk assessment, and authorization.
• Serve as a technical reviewing member of the Change Control Board (CCB) for Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) originating from PCI-India and PCI-US, assessing drawing and specification compliance and determining when a change requires MRB disposition or an update to the affected supplier's quality control plan, inspection plan, or FAI.