AM Manager In Process Quality (MIG Rear Axle)

Job Description – AM / Manager – InProcess Quality (MIG – Rear Axle)

Company: VeeGee Auto Components
Location: Jalisana Plant
Department: Quality – InProcess
Position: Assistant Manager / Manager – InProcess Quality (MIG – Rear Axle)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 7–12 Years
Industry: Auto Components / Sheet Metal / Rear Axle / Welding Assembly

Job Purpose

To lead and control inprocess quality operations for MIG welding and Rear Axle assemblies ensuring defectfree production adherence to quality standards and supporting continuous improvement across welding & assembly lines.

Key Responsibilities

1. InProcess Quality Control

• Ensure quality assurance during MIG welding processes for Rear Axle assemblies.
• Monitor weld quality dimensional accuracy and process adherence as per drawings and control plans.
• Conduct inprocess inspections and ensure compliance with customer specifications & SOPs.

2. Defect Analysis & Problem Solving

• Identify and analyze welding defects such as porosity spatter undercut burnthrough penetration issues distortion fixture marks etc.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Lead crossfunctional discussions with Production Welding BIW Maintenance and PPC to resolve quality issues.

3. Process Control & Improvement

• Monitor weld parameters fixture conditions jigs and tool health.
• Improve process capability (Cp/Cpk) and reduce inprocess rejections.
• Drive Kaizen PokaYoke and mistakeproofing initiatives on the shopfloor.

4. Rear Axle Quality Assurance

• Ensure dimensional and weld quality of Rear Axle subassemblies and critical joints.
• Support layout inspection torque verification and special characteristic controls.

5. Documentation & Systems

• Maintain quality records inprocess inspection reports rejection logs weld traceability etc.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 ISO 9001 and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Support PPAP documentation sample submissions ECN/PCN updates.

6. Audit & Customer Interaction

• Lead internal quality audits for welding and assembly processes.
• Support customer audits customer complaints resolution and provide corrective action reports.

7. Team Handling

• Guide and train quality inspectors welders and operators on welding standards and inspection techniques.
• Monitor team performance and ensure discipline in quality processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma / B.E. in Mechanical Production or Automobile Engineering
• 7–12 years of experience in InProcess Quality in Auto Components / Rear Axle / Welding Assembly
• Strong knowledge of:
  • MIG Welding
  • Rear Axle / Chassis Components
  • Sheet Metal & Welding Fixtures
  • 7 QC Tools RCA CAPA
  • Control Plans SOPs
  • IATF / ISO Audit Requirements
• Hands-on experience with measuring instruments (Vernier micrometer height gauge torque tools)
• Ability to handle shopfloor quality independently
• Strong coordination communication and leadership skills

Preferred Profile

• Experience in welding-intensive auto component manufacturing
• Worked with OEM/Tier1 suppliers (preferably Rear Axle/chassis)
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing Kaizen 5S

KPI Indicators

• Inprocess rejection percentage
• Weld defect reduction
• First Pass Yield (FPY)
• Customer PPM improvement
• Compliance to process parameters and SOPs