Quality Lead

Lead the Quality Inspection team (Incoming, In-Process, and Final Inspection).Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and customer requirements.Review engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.Manage First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation.Investigate quality issues using Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).Implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as:First Pass Yield (FPY)Rejection RateCustomer ComplaintsInternal PPMOn-Time InspectionConduct internal quality audits.Support customer audits and third-party audits.Ensure calibration of measuring instruments.Supervise CMM inspection and dimensional verification.Review Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Material Review Board (MRB) activities.Train and mentor quality inspectors and engineers.Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.Maintain quality documentation according to aerospace standards.Required SkillsAerospace Quality SystemsGD&T InterpretationBlueprint ReadingRoot Cause AnalysisCAPAFAI (AS9102)SPC (Statistical Process Control)MSA (Measurement System Analysis)PFMEA and Control PlanInternal AuditingCMM Operation (Zeiss/Hexagon)Microsoft Excel and ERP systemsStandards KnowledgeAS9100DISO 9001:2015AS9102 (First Article Inspection)ISO 17025 (Calibration)NADCAP (preferred)Customer-specific aerospace requirementsMeasuring InstrumentsVernier CaliperMicrometerHeight GaugeBore GaugeDial IndicatorSurface Roughness TesterCMMProfile ProjectorThread GaugesPlug GaugesRing GaugesEducational QualificationDiploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Aerospace, Production, or Industrial Engineering.Experience5–10 years in aerospace manufacturing or precision engineering.2–3 years in a team leadership or supervisory role.Preferred SoftwareZeiss CalypsoPC-DMISQMS SoftwareSAP / ERPMicrosoft ExcelKey CompetenciesLeadershipTeam ManagementProblem SolvingDecision MakingCommunication SkillsAnalytical ThinkingAttention to DetailCustomer FocusSalary (India – Typical Range)Quality Lead: ₹6 LPA – ₹12 LPA (depending on experience, location, and company)Interview QuestionsWhat is AS9100D?Explain the AS9102 FAI process.How do you perform Root Cause Analysis?What is CAPA?Explain GD&T and its importance.What is the difference between NCR and MRB?How do you prepare for a customer audit?What quality KPIs do you monitor?Explain SPC and MSA.How do you handle customer complaints in an aerospace environment?This job description is suitable for aerospace companies manufacturing CNC/VMC machined components, precision parts, and assemblies.