Job Summary: Celestix Industries India Pvt. Ltd. is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Manager to uphold our gold-standard commitment to zero-defect manufacturing in custom wiring harnesses and plastic injection molding. This role ensures alignment with ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and customer-specific requirements while driving continuous improvement initiatives across all quality functions for industries including automotive, consumer electronics, telecommunications, and medical devices.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead product-specific quality activities such as First Article Inspection, Failure Analysis, and Qualification Testing to meet rigorous product requirements.
Build and sustain a comprehensive reporting system to monitor quality metrics, trends, and CAPA execution.
Supervise, mentor, and guide QA teams, driving adherence to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and internal standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional departments, including manufacturing, engineering, and procurement, to enforce quality requirements and validate documentation (NPR compliance).
Chair the Material Review Board (MRB), conduct trend analysis, and drive escalation protocols for timely resolution of non-conformances.
Act as the primary liaison for customer-facing quality issues, ensuring responsiveness and root-cause resolution.
Establish, maintain, and evolve the Quality Management System (QMS).
Serve as the final decision-maker for product acceptance/rejection based on defined inspection criteria.
Conduct internal audits and oversee external audits in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016.
Drive process improvement through procedural analysis, configuration control, and performance tracking.
Review quality-critical documentation such as design drawings, control plans, test procedures, inspection analyses, and vendor quality manuals.
Engage with stakeholders across functions (R&D, purchasing, production, inspection) to ensure product integrity at every stage.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality management within the wiring harness industry.
Proven expertise in ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016 implementation, audits, and compliance.
In-depth knowledge of customer contractual requirements, regulatory guidelines, and international standards.
Demonstrated success in leading quality initiatives, including root cause analysis, corrective/preventive action, and inspection planning.
Experience with inspection tools and quality processes, including pull tests, FMEA, crimp force validation, high-voltage testing, and environmental testing.
Preferred Attributes:
Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Ability to manage quality dashboards and ERP systems for audit trails and real-time tracking.
Strong leadership and communication skills, aligned with Celestix’s DRIVE culture.
At Celestix, our commitment to 100% inspection, stage-wise quality checks, and IPC-trained teams positions us as a leader in delivering precision-manufactured wiring and molded assemblies. Join our team to help push the boundaries of quality in one of India’s most trusted custom manufacturing firms.