Quality Head / General Manager

Industry: Automotive - Commercial Vehicle / Bus Manufacturing Role Objective Lead the end-to-end Quality function for electric commercial vehicle manufacturing, covering Supplier, Incoming, Process, Vehicle/Final, Customer, Warranty and Quality Systems . Drive zero-defect manufacturing, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, quality improvement and reduction of Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ). Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the plant Quality strategy, objectives, systems and KPIs. Own quality from incoming material through vehicle assembly, EOL testing, PDI and dispatch . Lead APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, 8D, RCA and CAPA . Drive NPD quality from prototype and pilot builds through SOP and production ramp-up . Manage customer complaints, warranty/field failures and permanent corrective actions. Lead supplier quality, audits, PPAP, supplier development and PPM reduction. Drive process capability, Poka-Yoke, Kaizen, Six Sigma and defect-prevention initiatives. Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements . Monitor FPY, rejection, rework, scrap, EOL defects, customer complaints, warranty and COPQ. Lead internal, customer, certification and regulatory audits. Build, mentor and develop a high-performing Quality organization. Qualification Mandatory Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university/institute is mandatory. Diploma, part-time/distance engineering or non-Mechanical engineering candidates will not be considered. Candidate Profile Candidates must have strong automotive manufacturing Quality and plant-level leadership experience . Commercial Vehicle/Bus manufacturing experience is strongly preferred, with EV/electric commercial vehicle exposure being an added advantage. Strong customer, supplier, NPD, warranty and team-management experience is essential.