Quality Assurance Manager

The Senior QA/QC Lead, the candidate will serve as the primary authority on mission assurance for complex Defense programs. You will be responsible for the strategic oversight of total quality life cycles; from design and high-precision manufacturing to final field deployment; ensuring zero-defect performance in high-stakes environments. Responsibilities Strategic Quality Governance : Architect and enforce the overarching Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with ISO9001, AS9100 Rev D and MIL STD requirements. Align project quality goals with organizational business objectives. End-to-End Testing Strategy : Direct the creation and validation of complex Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for propulsion, guidance systems, and warhead integration. Root Cause & Failure Analysis : Lead high-level technical investigations into systemic failures or critical non-conformances (NCRs), utilizing advanced methodologies (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, FMEA) to implement preventive long-term solutions. Supply Chain Quality Leadership : Verify quality and veracity of sources of supply for various projects followed by preparation of standards/ rating matrix for the suppliers. Multi-Site Team Mentorship : Oversee a multidisciplinary team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors across multiple sites, fostering a culture of technical excellence and rigorous safety compliance. Documentation : Oversee and review preparation of QA/ QC documentation as per JSG0251/ JSG0852/ other relevant standards. Qualifications Education : BE/BTech/ME/MTech in Aerospace/ Mechanical,/ECE/ Electronics Engineering. Experience : 15 years in QA/QC within the Defence or Aerospace sectors, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership/departmental head capacity. Technical Mastery : Deep expertise in specialized Defence standards (e.g., MILSTD 461G/ 810H, MILHDBK 217, JSS55555 etc) and advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Certifications : Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt required; ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or PMP is highly preferred. Project Clearance : Extensive experience with government contract compliance and DGAQA/DRDO protocols is a plus.