Advanced Specialist

About the Role

Project Quality Management

Customer & PPAP Management

Quality Assurance & Audits

Process Improvement & Problem Solving

Manufacturing Quality Support

Training & Development

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Required Technical Competencies

Behavioral Competencies

Education

Preferred Certifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt (Preferred but not mandatory)
• Experience Required
• 12+ years of experience in Automotive Quality Management.
• Strong experience in Tier-1 automotive manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience managing quality requirements for New product development/ NPD and launches.
• Need Customer Experience of handing Automotive OEM's - Must
• Proven expertise in customer-facing quality activities and project quality management.
• We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
• In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
• More lives saved – more life lived!

Experience Required

Qualifications

• Required
• 12+ years of experience in Automotive Quality Management.
• Strong experience in Tier-1 automotive manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience managing quality requirements for New product development/ NPD and launches.
• Need Customer Experience of handing Automotive OEM's - Must
• Proven expertise in customer-facing quality activities and project quality management.
• We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
• In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
• More lives saved – more life lived!

Responsibilities

• Lead quality planning and execution for new product development projects.
• Ensure timely completion of defined project quality activities, audits, and deliverables.
• Drive achievement of project quality KPIs through cross-functional team collaboration.
• Act as the plant quality representative within Project CFTs from Phase 1 through Phase 5.
• Prepare and submit PPAP documentation in line with customer requirements.
• Coordinate customer interactions and secure PSW approvals.
• Cascade customer-specific quality requirements to manufacturing plants.
• Support successful product launches with a focus on customer satisfaction and compliance.
• Conduct product, process, and system audits using predefined checklists.
• Review and validate DFMEA and PFMEA with design and engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain pre-production and production control plans.
• Verify prototype control plans and associated quality requirements.
• Ensure all prototype and production parts meet customer specifications.
• Drive root cause analysis using:
• 8D Methodology
• 5 Why Analysis
• Shainin Techniques
• Six Sigma Tools
• Conduct process capability studies for critical product characteristics.
• Perform Measurement System Analysis (MSA) for project-specific equipment.
• Utilize design thinking methodologies to achieve project-specific quality KPIs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and quality processes.
• Ensure manufacturing test gauges, checking fixtures, and inspection equipment are validated.
• Drive audit preparedness and compliance across functions.
• Support launch readiness and production stabilization activities.
• Provide training and knowledge sharing on quality systems, customer requirements, and project-specific quality standards.
• Develop quality awareness and capability within project teams.
• On-time PPAP approval and customer sign-off.
• Zero customer complaints (PPM) during launch period (SOP + 90 Days).
• Zero Category-A Critical Issues throughout project execution.
• Achievement of launch-period DPMU/PPM targets.
• Successful closure of quality audits and project milestones.
• APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
• PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
• PFMEA / DFMEA
• SPC (Statistical Process Control)
• MSA (Measurement System Analysis)
• 8D Problem Solving
• Shainin DOE
• Quality Auditing
• Process Capability Studies
• Customer Quality Management
• Automotive Core Tools
• Customer Focus
• Global Mindset
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Sound Decision Making
• Execution Excellence
• Accountability
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Team Engagement & Influence
• People Development
• Trust Building
• Qualifications & Certifications
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized and reputed institution (Regular Course Only)