Deputy Manager - SQA

Job Summary

Tata AutoComp Hendrickson Suspensions Private Limited (THSL) is a 50:50 joint venture between Tata AutoComp Systems and Hendrickson International. This collaboration combines global expertise with local market insights to deliver innovative heavy duty suspension solutions for medium and heavy commercial vehicles in India, addressing the unique demands of the Indian automotive sector. THSL specializes in engineering and manufacturing suspension systems tailored to diverse commercial vehicle applications, including trucks, tippers, tractor-trailers, and buses. Utilizing Hendrickson International's globally validated designs, THSL integrates these technologies with localized adaptations to meet the distinct operational requirements of Indian road and off-road conditions. Each solution is meticulously engineered to align with customer-specific duty cycles, ensuring optimal durability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality performance (PPM, customer complaints, warranty, CAPA, and supplier scorecards).
• Lead APQP, PPAP, Safe Launch (GP-12), supplier qualification, and engineering change management.
• Conduct supplier process, product, and system audits as per IATF 16949 requirements.
• Drive supplier development through process capability improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Review and approve AIAG Core Tools (PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, Process Flow).
• Resolve supplier quality issues using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Support new supplier development, localization, and new product introduction (NPI). Manage Supplier Quality Assurance activities for fabrication and welded components.
• Drive supplier development, qualification, and capability assessment for fabrication suppliers.
• Lead APQP, PPAP, REMAIL_ADDRESS, Safe Launch, and production readiness activities.
• Conduct supplier process, product, welding, and system audits as per IATF 16949 requirements.
• Ensure compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ).
• Verify welder qualification, welding process validation, welding consumable control, and traceability requirements.
• Review weld inspection plans, weld quality standards, and weld acceptance criteria.
• Drive implementation of Poka-Yoke, error-proofing, defect prevention, and First Time Right (FTR) manufacturing practices at supplier locations.
• Ensure deployment of Customer Touch Points (CTQ/CTP), critical process controls, and lessons learned across suppliers.
• Review and approve Control Plans, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, SPC, MSA, and process capability studies.
• Lead supplier concern resolution using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and structured problem-solving methodologies. Manage supplier quality performance, incoming quality issues, change management, deviation approvals, and supplier recovery.
• Support localization, cost optimization, and new supplier development initiatives.

Qualifications

• BE/Btech Mechanical / production / automobile

Experience

• 10-14 years

Additional Requirements

• Problem solving skills
• Team player
• Excellent communication
• Leadership skills

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