Job Description

Quality ExpertJoin a diverse and inclusive work cultureOur differences make us unique and stronger. Every day, you will work with colleagues from different cultures. You will be challenged to see things in a new way and you will experience why differences are a strength. We actively support diversity and inclusion. And we work for equality, ensuring we all have an equal opportunity to make the most of our talents.DepartmentYou will be part of Quality department in Manufacturing Operation-India , Global Supply Chain, Cement who supports Capital and Service for Materials, Warehouse & Logistics located in Bawal / Chennai. By joining this team, you will have the chance to work in an international environment involving different cultures and different challenges. This department works closely with both our internal and external customers to ensure FLSmidth equipments on time delivery and customer satisfaction.RoleThis position is essential to manage the Manufacturing Quality vertical for Central Quality Structure ensuring the successful delivery of business strategy, Key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives.You will be starting as Quality Expert responsible for Supplier, Incoming and In-process quality. This role will report to the Warehouse operation head. Some of the manufacturing processes that we deal with are metal cutting, preparation, Machining, Fabrication, Painting And assembly line for various Mining products which are supplier to domestic and international customers. This role will also take care of the complete quality planning and execution of new products transfer from other international manufacturing facilities to India. Based on the successful performance, eventually this role will grow as the Quality lead for Manufacturing Facility.Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring 100% quality through sampling of WIP, finished products and packaging material during various stages of production.
• Responsible for establishing the processes (&IMS process and its sustenance) for ensuring the standardization of manufacturing process steps at the shop floor in terms of minimum number of deviations from quality norms in the WIP and the finished product.
• All the QA related process of training the people for quality work, SOPs for work, Systems for RIGHT FIRST TIME quality to be developed, impart training, and then demand and monitoring the compliance of processes.
• Develop and improve the supplier quality systems to meet our standards, take decisions on suppliers that are not performing.

• Leading various quality audits to ensure that the process compliance is adhered
• Ensure that only trained welders (Inhouse / Supplier) are put on line for correct job and correct skill level. Refresher training of welders is carried out.
• Responsible for evaluating customer complaints as per the quality parameters and resolving the same in minimum possible time.

What you bring

• Strong Experience and passion for Inhouse / Supplier quality and implementing processes across the Manufacturing units.
• Experience in quality control/quality analysis organization or leading cross- functional quality improvement projects and teams.
• Conversant with ASME Sec IX, Sec V, SEX VIII Div1 and other relevant EN, AWS & IS fabrication codes & Standards. (Familiar with ASMT, EN & IS material standards.)
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred (green belt)
• Lead / Internal Auditor in ISO 9001:2015 standard.
• Demonstrated ability to perform well in a rapidly changing and extremely global team.
• Excellent English communication skills both written/verbal (Hindi added advantage)
• Strong critical thinking and exceptional problem-solving skills
• Proven track record of breaking down a complex process and identifying key pain points in order to deliver business improvements at the regional or global level.
• Passion for our mission of ensuring a world-class support experience for our community.

Education QualificationGraduate in Engineering (Preferably Mechanical) from a reputed university.Experience15-20 years experience in Quality Control, Heavy Manufacturing, Construction Equipment IndustryWhat we offer

• Competitive benefit package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options.
• Time to recharge through 30 days PTO (with up to 10 days carry forward as Earned Leave stock)
• Financial support for continuing education.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
• We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.
• As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

Deadline for application : 17-06-2024FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries - for more information please visit

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