Quality Head – Automotive Industry

Job Title : Quality Head – Automotive Industry

Locations: Ahmedabad & Jamnagar

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Salary: 9.6 - 14 LPA

Experience Required: 5–10 Years

Hindi Speaking: Mandatory

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Quality Head to lead end-to-end Quality Management Systems within a fast-growing automotive manufacturing setup. This is a leadership role ideal for professionals with strong expertise in IATF 16949, regulatory compliance, OEM audits, and international homologation standards.

If you have a strong background in automotive quality systems, regulatory compliance, and leading high-performance teams toward a zero-defect culture — this role offers excellent growth, ownership, and industry exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards
• Plan and execute:
• VSA, Carve-out, Process & Product Audits
• Layered Process Audits (LPA)
• OQA & IQC audits
• Manage Internal & External audits including IATF audits and ensure timely NC closure
• Handle customer audits and drive effective CAPA implementation
• Ensure compliance with EU Regulation 2018/858
• Coordinate with international homologation bodies such as:
• Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA)
• UTAC
• TUV
• RDW
• Manage Conformity of Production (COP) activities and regulatory audits
• Ensure compliance with ECE R100 requirements
• Lead implementation of Core Quality Tools:
• PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, VDA 6.3
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using CAPA & Poka-Yoke methodologies
• Develop and monitor KPIs for process capability and product quality
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve a zero-defect culture
  

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949 & Automotive QMS
• Expertise in audit planning, execution & non-conformance closure
• Experience in regulatory & homologation compliance
• Risk management expertise using FMEA & process control tools
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management & OEM audit handling
• Experience with international certification bodies
• Hindi language proficiency is mandatory
  
  

Preferred Background

• Experience working with a reputed automotive OEM or Tier-1 organization
• Candidates with prior experience at large automotive component manufacturers will be highly preferred
  
  

Note

• Accommodation & meals will be provided for the Ahmedabad location only
• No accommodation facility for Jamnagar location
  
  

If you are an automotive quality leader ready to take ownership of compliance, regulatory excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives, this opportunity is for you.

Skills: continuous improvement,quality,management,automotive,compliance,leadership,homologation,closure