1. Quality Management System (QMS):
- Develop, implement, and maintain ISO/ASME/TUV certified QMS for tube manufacturing.
- Ensure adherence to ASTM, JIS, EN, BIS, and customer-specific standards for inner grooved tubes.
- Lead audits (internal & external) and manage documentation, certifications, and compliance.
2. Quality Assurance:
- Define quality policies, procedures, and guidelines for raw materials, in-process, and finished goods.
- Oversee supplier quality management for copper/aluminium billets, chemicals, and consumables.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen) to minimize defects and rejections.
3. Quality Control:
- Monitor and manage testing of tube dimensions, wall thickness, inner groove profiles, mechanical properties, and surface finish.
- Supervise NDT methods (Eddy current, Hydro testing, Ultrasonic, Leak testing).
- Ensure calibration of gauges, measuring instruments, and testing equipment.
- Approve and release final products before dispatch.
4. Team Leadership:
- Lead and mentor a team of QA/QC engineers, inspectors, and lab technicians.
- Train workforce on quality awareness, SOPs, and defect prevention practices.
5. Customer & Vendor Interaction:
- Handle customer complaints, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Work with vendors for quality improvements and supplier audits.
6. Reporting & Analytics:
- Track and report quality KPIs: rejection %, customer complaints, cost of poor quality.
- Present quality performance reviews to management and suggest improvement roadmaps.
Qualifications & Experience:
- B.Tech / M.Tech in Mechanical / Metallurgy / Production Engineering or related.
- 12-20 years of experience in QA/QC, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role in refrigeration/HVAC tubing or similar manufacturing industry.
- Experience in handling international audits and quality certifications.
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