Lead- Quality Assurance
Leading auto-component manufacturer with history of 35+ years and a strong global presence
Role: Lead Quality
Reporting to: Head Quality (GM)
Location: Sinnar, Nashik
Purpose
Bearing business is growing, hence need a lead quality role to handle the function effectively. The Major responsibilities will be maintaining & improving QMS throughout the organization, improve customers connect and ensure production & supply of zero defect quality products
Education Qualification: B.E., B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Technical & Professional Knowledge required:
• IATF 16949 2016/ ISO 9001 2015
• Quality core tools: SPC,MSA,FMEA,APQP,PPAP
•7QC tools,8D methodology, problem solving skills and WHY WHY analysis
• DOE
Knowledge of Bearing Manufacturing Processes e.g. Grinding, Super-finishing, Assembly along with bearing reliability requirements. Additional experience on water pump is preferable
Experience required
12-15 years of experience in bearing industries e.g. INA, SKF, FAG, NBC etc.
Handling customer complaints and customer audits
Must have led a team in the quality department
Exposure to receiving, In-process, final quality & supplier quality
Should have worked on QMS, IATF and ISO
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure Quality production & supply of zero-defect quality products.
• Effectiveness of QA & QC activities.
• Collaborate with team in ensuring adherence of standard process
• Sustenance & improvement of QMS throughout the organization
• Drive cost saving projects at various levels in the plant
• Implement a robust Kaizen/ Quality Improvement culture
• Ensure all the employees in lab & quality function to follow the safety practices established
• Responsible for developing direct online suppliers, establishing basic quality systems. & supplier development
• Organize daily quality meetings & coordinating participation of all department for quality issues solution.
• Responsible for receiving, in-process & final inspection
• Supplier rating monitoring and improvement plan adherence to improve the supplier.
• Continuous improvement in Process rejection & rework, trend monitoring and action on priority issues CAPA action.
• Strengthening the Process audit & PDCA closure effectiveness for audit observations.
• Developing the QA team for effective handling of customer issues, inhouse issues & process deviations.
• Monitoring & improving the COPQ
- Department
- Quality, Health, Safety & Environment
- Locations
- India
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Nashik, Maharashtra
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
