Consultant- Industrialization Quality Engineer

Our client, a leading global specialist in energy management and automation, is seeking an experienced Industrialization Quality Engineer to lead quality activities for new product introductions and industrialization projects, ensuring APQP compliance, launch readiness, risk mitigation, and adherence to quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Industrialization Quality & New Product Launch Excellence
Ensure implementation and compliance of Industrial Quality Fundamentals throughout the industrialization process.
Drive and monitor Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product development and industrialization projects.
Support successful New Product Introduction (NPI) and offer creation activities from concept through production launch. (Optional)
Ensure adherence to Offer Lifecycle Management (OLM) industrial processes and governance requirements.
Support quality readiness reviews and validation activities to ensure flawless, on-time product launches.
Collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Project Teams, Squads, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify and mitigate quality risks.
Participate in design reviews and industrialization gates to ensure product and process quality requirements are met.
Support deployment and closure of product and process quality actions prior to launch.
Ensure implementation and effectiveness of quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Validation, and PPAP.
Quality Operations & Leadership
Manage daily industrialization quality activities in coordination with project teams and Cross Functional Teams (CFTs).
Support CFT members to achieve quality targets and business objectives.
Set priorities, operational objectives, and performance goals for self and assigned projects.
Drive resolution of quality issues through structured problem-solving methodologies.
Support escalation management and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor project quality KPIs and ensure timely achievement of launch milestones.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality, process capability, and operational efficiency.
Promote a culture of quality, customer focus, and continuous learning across the organization.
Skills Required
Key Competencies
Technical Competencies
APQP / PPAP
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Industrialization & Manufacturing Quality
Quality Fundamentals Deployment
Risk Management (PFMEA, Control Plans)
SPC, Gauge R&R and MSA
Process Validation & Quality Planning
Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
Product Launch Management
Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 preferred)
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Behavioral Competencies
Cross-functional Collaboration
Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Decision Making
Communication & Influencing Skills
Analytical Thinking
Customer Focus
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Result Orientation
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related discipline).
Postgraduate qualification in Quality Management or Operations Management is an added advantage.
Experience Requirements
4–8 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality, Industrialization Quality, Product Quality, or New Product Introduction (NPI).
Proven experience in leading APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, and product launch quality activities.
Experience working in cross-functional and global project environments.
Strong knowledge of industrialization processes, manufacturing systems, and quality management methodologies.
Experience in driving quality improvements and launch readiness activities in manufacturing organizations.
Success Measures
Right First-Time Product Launches.
APQP and OLM Compliance.

Work arrangement
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