key responsibilities and duties
i. strategic leadership & qms management
strategy development: define and execute the long-term quality vision, strategy, policies, and procedures in alignment with overall company goals and profitability targets.
system ownership: own the quality management system (qms) (., iso 9001, iatf , as9100, etc.), ensuring its effectiveness, compliance, and continuous improvement.
budget management: develop and manage the quality department budget, including staffing, training, technology, and compliance costs.
reporting: regularly report to the executive leadership team on quality performance, key metrics (kpis), identified risks, and corrective actions.
ii. quality assurance and control
process control: oversee the development and implementation of all quality control processes, including incoming quality control (iqc), in-process quality control (ipqc), and outgoing quality assurance (oqa).
audits & compliance: plan and manage internal and external audits (customer, certification bodies). ensure complete compliance with all relevant industry, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
documentation: establish and maintain robust document control procedures for all quality-related records, manuals, work instructions, and specifications.
iii. continuous improvement & problem solving
root cause analysis (rca): lead and drive effective root cause analysis (rca) and implement corrective and preventive actions (capa) for all non-conformances, customer complaints, and quality escapes.
methodology: champion continuous improvement methodologies (., lean, six sigma, 8d, fmea, spc) across all departments to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
supplier quality: manage and monitor supplier quality performance, conducting supplier audits and driving improvement plans to ensure the quality of outsourced materials/components.
iv. team leadership & culture
staff development: lead, mentor, and develop the quality team (inspectors, engineers, auditors) to ensure they have the necessary skills and certifications.
training: develop and deliver quality awareness training across the organization to embed a culture of quality in every functional area.
customer liaison: act as the senior representative for quality matters during high-level customer discussions and problem resolution.