Sr. Mgr-Quality Assurance SQI-Sheetmetal

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd Maharashtra, India

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Date: 22 Jun 2026

Location:

Mumbai A.O, MUM-KND-AFS(FD), IN

Company: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Define and deploy supplier quality strategy for sheet metal parts (stampings, weldments, assemblies, brackets); establish quality standards, inspection criteria, and risk-based supplier plans.
Drive supplier performance management through KPIs such as PPM, warranty, defect trends, and production loss; lead resolution of critical issues, customer complaints, and ensure structured problem-solving with statistical tools.
Conduct supplier audits (process, system, product, and new supplier evaluation) and ensure timely closure of findings with effective root cause validation.
Lead supplier development and APQP, ensuring timely PPAP approvals (FTR/ETR), capability building in stamping, welding, and surface treatment processes, and control of tooling, process, and material changes.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sourcing, Design, Manufacturing (all plants), and suppliers to ensure alignment and issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with IMS, TMW, and customer requirements, and support customer audits and visits.
Drive digitalization and reporting, including dashboards, SCAR tracking, development tracking, and MIS reviews.
Lead and develop the supplier quality team, building capability, driving performance, and fostering a strong quality culture across the supplier base.

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Automotive Industry

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BE (Mechanical/Automobile/Production)

18-20 Years in Supplier Quality Improvement (Sheetmetal domain)

1. Strong technical knowledge – Sheet metal Processes, Special Processes – Welding, Priming, Painting, etc.

2. Knowledge of statistical tools & techniques / Statistical approach

3. Sound knowledge of metallurgy

4. Hands on experience in APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC & FMEA

5. Leadership, Analytical thinking, Strong Influencing Skills, Stake Holder Management, Result Orientation & effective communication

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Influencing Skills

Presentation Skills

Quality Planning

Auditing

Continuous Improvement

Quality Assurance (QA)

Product Audit

Quality Control

Quality Management

Quality Improvement

Process Management

Tooling Design

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