Quality Head - Quality Department (Transformer Experienced Apply)

Job Responsibilities Head Quality

Department: Quality
Industry: Power Transformer Manufacturing

1. Quality Leadership
• Lead the overall Quality function for power transformer manufacturing, covering incoming material, in-process, final inspection and testing.
• Establish and drive quality objectives, KPIs, systems and improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain a strong quality culture with a focus on defect prevention and continuous improvement.
2. Transformer Manufacturing Quality
• Ensure quality compliance throughout the complete manufacturing process of power transformers.
• Monitor critical processes including core assembly, winding, insulation, lead connections, tank fabrication, active-part assembly, oil processing, bushing installation and final assembly.
• Establish and monitor critical quality parameters and process controls.
3. Testing & Inspection
• Oversee routine, type and special testing requirements for power transformers.
• Ensure readiness and compliance for FAT, customer inspections and third-party inspections.
• Coordinate with the Testing and Engineering teams for resolution of technical and quality issues.
4. Quality Standards & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with applicable IEC, IS, IEEE, BIS, ISO and customer-specific standards/specifications.
• Implement and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure effective implementation of inspection plans, quality procedures, work instructions and control plans.
5. Failure Analysis & Problem Solving
• Lead investigation of internal and external quality failures, transformer defects and customer complaints.
• Conduct RCA, 8D, CAPA and corrective/preventive action processes.
• Identify recurring defects and implement permanent corrective actions.
6. Supplier & Incoming Quality
• Lead supplier quality management for critical transformer materials and components.
• Monitor incoming quality of materials such as CRGO, copper/aluminium conductors, insulation materials, bushings, OLTCs, transformer oil, tanks and other bought-out components.
• Conduct supplier audits and support supplier development and improvement programs.
7. Customer & Inspection Management
• Handle customer quality requirements, inspections, complaints and technical quality discussions.
• Coordinate customer/consultant/third-party inspections and ensure timely closure of observations.
• Maintain strong customer confidence through effective quality assurance and problem resolution.
8. Quality Improvement
• Drive initiatives to reduce rejection, rework, scrap, customer complaints and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and other continuous improvement methodologies wherever applicable.
• Analyse quality trends and establish preventive measures.
9. Audit Management
• Plan and lead internal, external, customer and certification audits.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and non-conformities.
• Maintain complete and accurate quality records and documentation.
10. Team Management
• Lead, mentor and develop the Quality team across inspection, QA, QC and testing coordination.
• Define responsibilities, performance objectives and competency requirements for team members.
• Build technical capability within the Quality function through training and knowledge sharing.
11. Cross-Functional Coordination
• Work closely with Design, Production, Testing, Procurement, Stores, Service and Project teams to resolve quality issues.
• Participate in new product/process development and review quality risks before implementation.
• Ensure effective communication of quality requirements across all relevant functions.
12. Management Reporting
• Present quality performance, major defects, customer complaints, audit status, CAPA and improvement initiatives to senior management.
• Track and review Quality KPIs and implement action plans for performance improvement.

Interested candidates may send their updated CV to HR – Gokula

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