Deputy Manager Proto Quality

Deputy Manager Proto Quality is responsible for ensuring the quality of prototype parts assemblies and processes during early development stages. The role bridges design review prototype manufacturing suppliers development and quality teams to ensure that new products meet specifications reliability standards and customer expectations before moving to mass production.

Key Responsibilities :-

Prototype Quality Management
1. Lead quality inspections for prototype components and assemblies.
2. Verify dimensional functional and material compliance against drawings and specifications.
3. Ensure supplier & first built reports FAI-level documentation for proto builds wherever applicable.
4. Track and control defects found during prototype evaluations.
5. Coordinate with designEngineeringsuppliers proto shop and process engineering teams.
7. Work with suppliers for proto part readiness quality checks and corrective actions.
8. Ensure & provide customer-specific prototype quality requirements.
9. Monitor defect trends and drive continuous improvement.

Quality Systems & Standards
1. Maintain quality standards based on ISO/TS/IATF 16949.
2. Develop and execute inspection standards control plans check sheets and work instructions for proto builds.
3. Ensure calibration and correct use of measuring instruments (CMM height gauge microscopes etc.).
4. Participate in DFMEA & PFMEA and design reviews to provide quality inputs early.
5. Conduct rootcause analysis using tools such as 5 Why Ishikawa 8D etc.
6. Implement and verify corrective & preventive actions (CAPA)

Reporting & Documentation

Education : Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Automobile Production or related engineering discipline.
Exposure to NPD (New Product Development) is an added advantage.

Experience : 68 years of experience in quality or prototyping roles.

Key Skills :

1. Strong understanding of engineering drawings GD&T and measurement techniques.
2. Knowledge of APQP FMEA SPC MSA 8D(depending on industry).
3. Experience with prototype manufacturing processes (machining fabrication 3D printing molding etc.).
4. Analytical mindset problem-solving tools and attention to detail.
5. Ability to coordinate across multiple departments and manage strict timelines.
6. Good communication and reporting skills.