Greeting From Vishakan Placement Service Walkin interview For Quality Management System (QMS) Manager PositionIndustry: Automotive / ManufacturingPosition: Quality Management System (QMS) ManagerExperience: Minimum 5 yearsPosition SummarySharpwire is looking for an experienced QMS Manager to lead and strengthen our Quality Management System, ensure compliance with IATF 16949 requirements, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and quality processes.The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on IATF 16949 audit experience, with strong exposure to internal audits, customer audits, certification audits, corrective actions, defect reduction, and quality performance monitoring.Key ResponsibilitiesQMS & IATF 16949* Lead and maintain the companys IATF 16949 Quality Management System.* Ensure compliance with applicable customer-specific requirements and quality standards.* Plan and conduct internal QMS and process audits.* Lead preparation for IATF, customer, and certification-body audits.* Ensure timely closure and effectiveness verification of audit findings and non-conformities.* Maintain QMS documentation, procedures, work instructions, records, and quality objectives.Defect Reduction & Quality Improvement* Drive initiatives to reduce internal and external defects, rejection, rework, scrap, and customer complaints.* Monitor quality KPIs and identify areas requiring immediate corrective or preventive action.* Lead Root Cause Analysis, 8D, CAPA, 5-Why, Fishbone, and other problem-solving activities.* Establish and monitor defect-reduction targets for production and supporting functions.* Work closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to eliminate recurring quality issues.Quality Trend Analysis* Track quality defects and trends by product, process, machine, shift, customer, supplier, and defect type.* Develop and maintain Pareto analysis, trend charts, rejection reports, and quality dashboards.* Identify recurring and emerging quality trends and initiate preventive actions before issues become major problems.* Present quality performance, trends, risks, and improvement actions to management.* Use data-driven analysis to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and defect prevention.Customer Quality* Monitor and manage customer complaints and quality concerns.* Ensure effective and timely response to customer complaints, including 8D reports and corrective actions.* Track customer PPM, complaints, returns, and other customer quality indicators.* Work with relevant teams to prevent recurrence of customer issues.Continuous Improvement* Drive PDCA and continual improvement activities throughout the organization.* Establish quality improvement projects focused on defect reduction, process capability, and customer satisfaction.* Promote a strong zero-defect and prevention-oriented quality culture.* Monitor the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.Team & Cross-Functional Leadership* Lead and develop the Quality team.* Train employees on QMS requirements, quality procedures, problem-solving, and audit readiness.* Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.* Ensure accountability for quality objectives and improvement actions across departments.Required Qualifications & Experience* Bachelors degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Quality, or related field.* Minimum 5 years of hands-on IATF 16949 audit experience - mandatory.* Strong experience in IATF 16949 QMS implementation, maintenance, and auditing.* Experience handling IATF certification audits, customer audits, and internal audits.* Strong knowledge of:* IATF 16949* ISO 9001* Core Tools - APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC* 8D / CAPA / Root Cause Analysis* Process and Product Auditing* Control Plans* Statistical and trend analysis* Proven track record of reducing defects, rejection, scrap, rework, and customer complaints.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.* Good communication and leadership skills.* Proficiency in Excel and quality data analysis/reporting.Preferred* Automotive manufacturing experience.* Experience with wire, cable, harness, metal forming, stamping, or related manufacturing processes.* Certified IATF 16949 Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor.* Experience with customer-specific requirements and major automotive customer audits.* Experience implementing measurable quality improvement projects.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)The QMS Manager will be responsible for driving measurable improvement in:* Internal rejection / defect PPM* Customer PPM* Customer complaints* Scrap and rework* Repeat defects* Audit non-conformities* Corrective-action closure effectiveness* Process audit compliance* Supplier quality performance* Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)* Overall QMS effectivenessSuccess in This RoleSuccess will be measured by the ability to maintain a robust IATF 16949 QMS, achieve strong audit performance, identify quality trends early, eliminate recurring defects, reduce overall rejection and customer complaints, and establish a culture of prevention and continuous improvement at Sharpwire.If you want, I can also make this more aggressive and KPI-driven for hiring, including specific targets such as 30% defect reduction, zero repeat customer complaints, audit score targets, and PPM reduction.Job Shift : DAY (8.15AM -6.00PM) , NIGHT( 9.00PM -7.15AM)/ Sunday Week-offNo of openings: 3Age limit: Till 35 Immediate Joiner Must Work Location: Sriperumbudur Candidate nearby Location: Sriperumbudur, Kanchirpuram, Nemilin, Thandalam, manavala nagar Vellavedu,Veppampattu,Sevvapet,thiruninravur,poonamallee,thirumazhisai.Interested Candidate For Job Please Call immediately & Share your Resume Call/WhatsApp: HR Pradeep +91 955 195 2508
5 - 8 yrs
QMS Implementation 
2.5 Lac/Yr
