Lead Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Control Plans, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Conduct process audits, LPAs, and support IATF 16949 compliance.
• Monitor process capability (Cp/Cpk) and implement improvement actions.
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, and CAPA.
• Drive defect reduction, Poka-Yoke implementation, and process controls.
• Support production teams with quality issue resolution and containment.
• Manage APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, and quality documentation.
• Lead quality training and cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Analyze FPY, scrap, rework, and COPQ data to improve performance.
• Support customer audits, new product launches, and process validations.

Key KPIs

• Internal PPM / Rejection Rate
• First Pass Yield (FPY)
• Audit Compliance Scores
• Reduction in Recurring Defects, Rework & Scrap
• Poka-Yokes Implemented
• COPQ Reduction

Qualification & Experience

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics).
• 10-15 years of Process/Manufacturing Quality experience in Automotive or Auto Components.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
• Experience in audits, problem-solving, and continuous improvement projects.

Key Skills

• Process Capability & SPC
• PFMEA & Risk Management
• 8D, DMAIC, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis
• Process Audits & Quality Compliance
• Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma
• Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Data Analysis, Reporting & Training
• Strong Communication and Problem-Solving Skills