Lead Process Excellence _New Models Quality _IATF and TQM

Lead Process Excellence / New Models Quality (IATF & TQM)

Purpose

To lead process excellence and new model evaluation activities by driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949/TQM standards, enhancing product and process quality, and enabling flawless launches of new vehicle platforms through effective risk management and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Governance & Compliance

• Lead Process Excellence initiatives to improve quality, productivity, cost, safety, and delivery performance across manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Facilitate the implementation, certification, and continual improvement of IATF 16949, TQM (Total Quality Management), and IATF/ISO Quality Management System requirements across manufacturing operations
• Establish, monitor, and enhance manufacturing processes using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Problem-Solving methodologies.
• Drive process standardization, audit compliance, process capability improvement, and adherence to quality management systems.
• Lead evaluation and validation of new vehicle models, aggregates, and engineering changes prior to production release.
• Coordinate cross-functional New Product Introduction (NPI) activities involving Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Service teams.
• Develop and monitor New Model Launch Quality Dashboards, readiness reviews, and milestone tracking.
• Conduct process and product audits during prototype, pilot, and mass production stages to ensure launch preparedness.
• Evaluate manufacturing feasibility, process risks, PFMEA effectiveness, control plans, and quality gate compliance.
• Analyze field, manufacturing, and supplier feedback to implement continuous improvements in future product programs.
• Drive root cause analysis and closure of process- and launch-related quality concerns using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and FMEA methodologies.
• Benchmark best practices and deploy digital quality and operational excellence initiatives across plants.
• Mentor and guide teams on process excellence tools, quality systems, and launch management practices.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Lead cross-functional root cause investigations, assess and escalate project risks, and present actionable mitigation plans to management to ensure flawless new model launches, achievement of quality targets, and timely closure of critical issues

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• Drive defect prevention through robust quality planning, process controls, and risk mitigation.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Poka-Yoke initiatives to reduce defects, rework, and COPQ.

Performance & Digital Quality

• Drive quality KPIs including FTQ, DPU, COPQ, upstream process performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Implement digital quality tools, dashboards, MES/QMS integration, and data-driven decision-making.
• Present quality performance, risks, and improvement plans to senior management.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Projects, and Customer Support teams to achieve quality objectives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Experience: 16-18 years in Automotive/EV Manufacturing environment in M&HCV.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of EV manufacturing processes and HV safety requirements.
• Proficiency in AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA), GD&T, and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Experience in quality audits, problem-solving methodologies, and process capability improvement.