AM / Manager – In‑Process Quality

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Job Description – AM / Manager – InProcess Quality (MIG – Rear Axle)

Company: VeeGee Auto Components
Location: Jalisana Plant
Department: Quality – InProcess
Position: Assistant Manager / Manager – InProcess Quality (MIG – Rear Axle)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 7–12 Years
Industry: Auto Components / Sheet Metal / Rear Axle / Welding Assembly

Job Purpose

To lead and control inprocess quality operations for MIG welding and Rear Axle assemblies , ensuring defectfree production, adherence to quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement across welding & assembly lines.

Key Responsibilities

1. InProcess Quality Control

• Ensure quality assurance during MIG welding processes for Rear Axle assemblies .
• Monitor weld quality , dimensional accuracy, and process adherence as per drawings and control plans.
• Conduct inprocess inspections and ensure compliance with customer specifications & SOPs.

2. Defect Analysis & Problem Solving

• Identify and analyze welding defects such as porosity, spatter, undercut, burnthrough, penetration issues, distortion, fixture marks , etc.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA) .
• Lead crossfunctional discussions with Production, Welding, BIW, Maintenance, and PPC to resolve quality issues.

3. Process Control & Improvement

• Monitor weld parameters, fixture conditions, jigs, and tool health .
• Improve process capability (Cp/Cpk) and reduce inprocess rejections.
• Drive Kaizen, PokaYoke, and mistakeproofing initiatives on the shopfloor.

4. Rear Axle Quality Assurance

• Ensure dimensional and weld quality of Rear Axle subassemblies and critical joints .
• Support layout inspection, torque verification, and special characteristic controls .

5. Documentation & Systems

• Maintain quality records, inprocess inspection reports, rejection logs, weld traceability , etc.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific quality requirements .
• Support PPAP documentation, sample submissions, ECN/PCN updates .

6. Audit & Customer Interaction

• Lead internal quality audits for welding and assembly processes.
• Support customer audits, customer complaints resolution , and provide corrective action reports.

7. Team Handling

• Guide and train quality inspectors, welders, and operators on welding standards and inspection techniques.
• Monitor team performance and ensure discipline in quality processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma / B.E. in Mechanical, Production, or Automobile Engineering
• 7–12 years of experience in InProcess Quality in Auto Components / Rear Axle / Welding Assembly
• Strong knowledge of:
  • MIG Welding
  • Rear Axle / Chassis Components
  • Sheet Metal & Welding Fixtures
  • 7 QC Tools, RCA, CAPA
  • Control Plans, SOPs
  • IATF / ISO Audit Requirements
• Hands-on experience with measuring instruments (Vernier, micrometer, height gauge, torque tools)
• Ability to handle shopfloor quality independently
• Strong coordination, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred Profile

• Experience in welding-intensive auto component manufacturing
• Worked with OEM/Tier1 suppliers (preferably Rear Axle/chassis)
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S

KPI Indicators

• Inprocess rejection percentage
• Weld defect reduction
• First Pass Yield (FPY)
• Customer PPM improvement
• Compliance to process parameters and SOPs