Qualification: BE (ECE/EEE) with 30+ yrs of experience in Defence and Aerospace industries in Quality Assurance and ControlJob Responsibility- Oversee quality control and quality assurance- Oversees QAC department to ensure calibration of measurement equipment is maintained in accordance with quality assurance system.- Develops and manages plans, guidelines, policies and processes, to ensure the achievement of quality targets.- Develops the strategic direction, mission and vision for the Quality organization that supports overall organizational strategic direction, mission and vision.- Foster a team environment of collaboration, respect, and continuous learning.- Problems faced are often complex and require extensive analysis and investigation- Requires ability to influence others to accept approaches and practices.- Leads implementation of organization projects and processes to ensure overall quality is continuously improving.- Oversees quality improvement processes to ensure on-going reductions in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and escapes.- Manages teams collecting and analyzing quality information from multiple sources to develop long-term quality strategy and programs.- Manages teams providing production process analyses, ensuring quality standards are met and making recommendations for quality improvement.- Develops and implements operations quality plans and procedures.- Manages and maintains department budget requirements.- Champion operations site APQP initiatives.- Participates in and supports site compliance (FAI, AS9100D) and customer Audits.Skill sets required:- Experience & knowledge in Quality Management in Electro - Mechanical domain will be an added advantage.- Handling a team of 50 people; direct interface experience in dealing with customer representatives.- Knowledge of APQP / processes is preferred.- Knowledge of Statistical Process Control is preferred.- Strong oral and written communication skills with knowledge of MS Office.- GD&T experience, ability to make compliance determinations, ability to understand statistical inference.- Good presentation skills.