Manager - Incoming Quality Assurance

Manager - Incoming Quality Assurance

Organization - Smart Infrastructure

Field of work – Quality

Company - Siemens Limited

Experience level - Experienced Professional

Job type - Full-time

Work mode - Office/Site only

Employment type - Permanent

Location(s) - Thane - Maharashtra – India

Looking for a seasoned quality professional with 15+ years of experience in Incoming Quality and Supplier Quality Management, capable of independently leading the Incoming Quality function, driving supplier quality improvements, reducing COPQ, mentoring teams, and establishing a world-class incoming inspection system aligned with business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Incoming Quality Management

• Lead all incoming inspection activities for purchased components, assemblies, and raw materials.
• Establish risk-based inspection plans and optimize inspection frequency based on supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, standards, and quality requirements.
• Drive implementation of incoming quality control procedures and inspection standards.

2. Supplier Quality Performance

• Monitor supplier quality metrics including:
• Supplier PPM, Incoming rejection rate, Supplier defect trends, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• Escalate major supplier quality issues and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Review supplier containment actions and effectiveness.

3. Problem Solving & Corrective Actions

• Lead resolution of supplier-related quality issues using:
• 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa Analysis, FMEA methodology
• Drive permanent corrective actions and elimination of recurring defects.
• Monitor D3, D4 and D8 closure performance.

4. Supplier Development

• Conduct supplier quality audits and process assessments.
• Support supplier improvement initiatives.
• Ensure implementation of APQP, PPAP and Control Plans where applicable.
• Develop suppliers to achieve targeted quality performance.

5. Metrology & Inspection System Management

• Ensure adequacy and calibration of inspection equipment.
• Establish measurement system reliability and MSA compliance.
• Drive automation and digitization of incoming inspection processes.
• Define inspection methods for critical characteristics.

6. Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead and mentor incoming inspection engineers and inspectors.
• Develop competency matrices and training plans.
• Drive a culture of quality ownership and continuous improvement.
• Build succession and capability within the incoming quality team.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:

Procurement, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Logistics, Project Teams

• Support new product introductions and localization projects from a quality perspective.

8. Cost & Business Improvement

• Reduce supplier-related:

               Rework cost, Sorting cost, Scrap cost, Line stoppages

• Maximize recovery from suppliers for quality-related losses.
• Lead quality improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Supplier Quality

• Supplier PPM & Incoming Rejection Rate
• Repeat Defect Rate
• Supplier Escalation Closure Rate

Operational Performance

• Inspection Turnaround Time
• On-Time Material Release
• Line Stoppages Due to Supplier Defects
• Inspection Productivity

Cost Performance

COPQ Reduction, Sorting Cost Reduction, Scrap Cost Reduction, Supplier Recovery %

Improvement & Compliance

• Audit Completion Rate
• Corrective Action Effectiveness
• Training Compliance
• Digitalization/Automation Projects Completed

Required Qualifications

•            Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 15+ years of relevant experience.

Technical Skill

Quality Tools

• APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plan, 8D, 5 Why, etc

Standards

• ISO 9001, IATF 16949 (preferred) & VDA Audits (preferred)

Inspection & Metrology

• GD&T Interpretation, CMM Understanding, Measurement Techniques
• Capability Studies (Cp/Cpk), Statistical Analysis

Software Skills

• SAP / ERP Systems
• MS Excel Advanced
• Power BI / Quality Dashboards
• Minitab

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership and team-building capability
• Excellent supplier management and negotiation skills
• Structured problem-solving approach
• Data-driven decision making
• Cross-functional stakeholder management
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Continuous improvement mindset