Dana Incorporated

Quality Manager

Dana Incorporated

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Pune • India

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

Assembly

About the role

  • Responsible for managing Quality Management Systems, product & process quality, customer quality, and supplier quality for Dana TM4 electric drive system operations.
  • Ensure end‑to‑end QMS compliance as per IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001.
  • Support quality systems for e‑motors, inverters, gearboxes, stator/rotor assemblies, machining & e‑drive assembly.
  • Lead APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and core tool deployment for NPD & engineering changes.
  • Drive internal/process audits, VDA 6.3, customer audits & certification audits; ensure timely CAPA closure.
  • Manage customer quality performance, handle complaints using 8D/RCA, and drive PPM reduction.
  • Ensure supplier quality through incoming inspection, supplier audits, PPAP validation & escalations.
  • Support MAFACT, TQM, 5S, Kaizen, Poka‑Yoke and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure robust control plans, PFMEA, process controls for winding, balancing, machining, assembly & testing operations.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, ME, Production, Supplier Development & Program teams to meet launch and customer quality requirements.
  • Track and report Quality KPIs (PPM, COPQ, FTR, defects, complaints) and support data-driven reviews (MRM/QBR).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile (mandatory).
  • Master’s Degree in Engineering or MBA (Operations/Quality) – preferred.
  • Certified in IATF 16949 Core Tools, Lead Auditor (IATF/ISO) – added advantage.
  • 15–17 years of experience in automotive / EV manufacturing quality.
  • Hands-on experience in e-Motor, inverter, gearbox, or powertrain manufacturing preferred.
  • Strong background in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, control plans, CAPA, 8D.
  • Experience in NPI, DV/PV validation, line quality, torque control, testing & traceability.
  • Exposure to VDA 6.3, customer audits & supplier quality processes.
Benefits
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Flexible work hours
  • Employee development and training programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Quality Management SystemsAPQPPPAPFMEAMSASPCCAPAcontrol plansNPItesting
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationdata-driven decision making
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringMaster’s Degree in EngineeringMBA (Operations/Quality)IATF 16949 Core ToolsLead Auditor (IATF/ISO)