Quality Lead - Defence
On-siteNoida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Job Summary
Lead and supervise a team of Quality Inspectors, overseeing in-process and final inspection of components and assemblies across structural, tank & pressure vessel fabrication, and CNC/VMC work. Define and enforce inspection standards, sampling plans, and acceptance criteria while managing the NDT programme including Dye Penetrant, Radiography, and Ultrasonic Testing. Act as the technical escalation point for complex compliance issues, driving root cause analysis and CAPA for non-conformities. Mentor staff and represent quality in client and auditor interactions, ensuring full adherence to ISO 9001:2015 QMS and defence-sector requirements. Coordinate with production and engineering teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- B.Tech/B.E. or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or relevant technical certification
- 4–6 years of experience in quality control/quality assurance in fabrication, manufacturing, or EPC environments, including experience supervising or leading a team
- Demonstrated expertise in defence-sector quality requirements, testing standards, and certification/documentation processes
- Strong hands-on experience in structural, tank & pressure vessel fabrication inspection
- Strong knowledge of welding and NDT — Dye Penetrant Testing, Radiography Testing, Ultrasonic Testing — and EPC testing requirements
- Experience in CNC & VMC component inspection with the ability to read and interpret complex 2D/3D engineering drawings
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 QMS, with hands-on internal/external audit experience
- Strong team leadership, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with ERP or quality software is an advantage
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