Job Description

Quality Management & Regulatory Compliance
• Lead and maintain AS9100 / AS9110 / AS9120 compliant Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with DGCA, FAA, EASA and other applicable aerospace regulatory standards.
• Act as Management Representative for certification and surveillance audits.
• Oversee NADCAP processes where applicable.
• Ensure airworthiness, traceability, and configuration control requirements are strictly implemented.
Operational Quality Leadership
• Drive First Article Inspection (FAI) in line with AS9102 requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis (8D, RCCA, Fishbone, 5 Why) and ensure sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee inspection, testing, calibration, and metrology systems.
• Ensure robust control of non-conforming materials and concession processes.
• Drive quality performance metrics (PPM, COPQ, OTIF impact, warranty claims).
Supplier Quality & Risk Management
• Develop and manage aerospace-qualified supplier base.
• Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments.
• Implement supplier development programs focused on process capability (Cp/Cpk), APQP and PPAP (where applicable
• Mitigate supply chain quality risks through structured monitoring and escalation frameworks.
Customer & Stakeholder Management
• Serve as primary quality interface for aerospace OEMs and Tier-1 customers.
• Lead customer audits, quality reviews, and regulatory inspections.
• Manage customer complaints and ensure timely closure with data-driven solutions.
Continuous Improvement & Digitalization
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma and statistical process control methodologies.
• Drive defect prevention initiatives and process standardization.
• Leverage digital quality tools, ERP/MES systems for traceability and analytics.
• Lead quality culture transformation initiatives across production and engineering teams.

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