Deputy Quality Manager

About NASH Group

Founded in 1971, the NASH group has grown into a prominent manufacturing solutions provider specializing in design, precision sheet metal stamping, fabrication, and assembly. We collaborate with customers to design, manufacture, and assemble industrial products, constantly advancing our capabilities by implementing innovative and cost-efficient manufacturing technologies. Since 2016, our R&D division has focused on diverse product lines including payment solutions, power electronics, robotics, industrial automation, and IoT. NASH operates manufacturing facilities in Bangalore and Pune.

Role Responsibilities

• Oversee comprehensive quality assurance processes from incoming material inspection to final product checks.
• Ensure strict compliance with IATF 16949 standards, customer-specific requirements, and quality norms.
• Resolve customer complaints utilizing methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and root cause analysis.
• Track and enhance critical quality metrics including PPM, Cost of Poor Quality, and rejection percentages.
• Lead internal, process, and support external/customer audits.
• Develop and enforce corrective and preventive actions to address quality challenges.
• Ensure effective application of quality management core tools including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
• Manage and improve supplier quality performance and lead supplier development efforts.
• Guide and mentor the quality team to achieve high operational standards.
• Coordinate quality enhancement initiatives with Production, Maintenance, and New Product Development teams.
• Maintain calibration and upkeep of inspection and measuring instruments.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives leveraging Kaizen, Lean principles, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Prepare and deliver quality performance reports to management and customers.
• Maintain all quality documentation including SOPs, control plans, and work instructions.
• Support new product development and successful project launches for customers.

Candidate Profile and Preferences

• Experience in sheet metal stamping, welding, tube bending, and fabrication preferred.
• Deep knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001 standards, and quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and Control Plans.
• Proven track record in managing OEM/Tier-1 customer audits and addressing complaints with 8D methodology.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and inspection methodologies.
• Skilled in using various quality measuring instruments including CMM, Vernier calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Demonstrated leadership in team management, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Experience working with automotive industry clients such as Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, or other OEM/Tier-1 suppliers is advantageous.