Quality Control Manager

Job Description

Role & responsibilities Is responsible for the entire Quality Control department of the plant. Will lead a Quality Control team consisting of Assistant Managers, Inspectors, Engineers and trainees. The Quality Control team will work parallel to the Quality Assurance team. Both teams report to GM Quality. Shall study and validate adequacy of PCP, QAP, QAM and Inspection Plans received from Engineering Department. Shall direct team to complete QC activities of FIRST ARTICLE and help modify the Engineering Documents where required to ensure quality compliant series production of products. Is responsible to study the customer requirements and ensure all internal documentation is aligned to customer requirements. Shall ensure QC activities of all running projects by assigning work to the team members as per the goals and schedules of the organisation and place effective measures to ensure QC activities are carried out with due diligence. Shall ensure all QC activities are done as per the GANTT CHART time lines and escalate delays to reporting authority during project weekly reviews. Is responsible for keeping all the QC infrastructure functional and calibrated. Also raise indents for any additional infrastructure required for new operations / improve current operations for increased productivity. Shall participate in the Cross Functional Team (CFT) for the following: - Risk Analysis of Contracts - Contract Review of PO - Analyse deviations in production and get a disposal from CFT / Top Management / Customer where required. - Contribute technically during preparation of quotations to customers Shall liaise with customers and suppliers for completion and approval of FIRST ARTICLE and also subsequently ensure acceptance of every lot of series production goods. Knowledge, Skills And Experience: Should have worked in manufacturing of components and assemblies in Aerospace & Defence domain for at least 10 years of the total prior experience. Should have working knowledge of QC of mechanical hardware components and assemblies. Products manufactured, will be from the below processes, hence the candidate must have high degree of expertise in at least one of the following with working knowledge or at least basic understanding in the others: - Metallic Machining (CNC & Conventional) - Precision Welding of exotic alloys - Metal Forming - Filament Winding (Composites) - Press Moulding - Autoclave Moulding Shall have knowledge and hands on experience in Dimension Measuring, NDT (including UT, RT, FPT & MPI), Functional testing and Mechanical Testing. Preferred to have knowledge on Composites Testing, Chemical Analysis and Environmental Testing. Shall have ability to analyse the inspection reports to decide and record pass/fail grade of products. Strong Skill in reading of Engineering drawings / 3D Models, Process specifications interpretation are required. Working knowledge of Quality Assurance and metrology principles. Should be well-versed in AS9100 processes and related standards for FAI etc. Experience in NADCAP is desirable. Must have experience with performing First Article Inspections internally and with customers. Experience with CMM, height gauge and 3D portable arm is preferred. Ability to use precision measuring instruments and carry out calibrations. Qualifications: BE / BTech in Mechanical Engineering Work Experience: Should have a total of at least 17 years of professional experience in Quality Control with at least 10 years in Aerospace and Defence Industry.