Assistant manager - QA

Reports to: Senior Manager QA

Location: Bengaluru

Function/ Position Description & Requirements :

• Assuring quality parameters of the parts at supplier end as per agreed QAP/ SOP’s.
• Controlling  WPS, WPQ & PQR for our parts manufacturing in respective fabrication suppliers
• Awareness on welding standards such as AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, AS 1554, ISO 3834
• Awareness of painting standards & painting inspection , paint qualification methods.
• Support new product launches to ensure suppliers are capable of delivering to the required quality standards
• Manage the root cause analysis and corrective actions process of supplier quality issues
• Review and evaluate supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain
• Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities
• Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
• Manage the Supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Manage customer PPM (Parts per Million), supplier PPM, supplier problem solving on time, cost recovery and supplier warranty indicators
• Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact
• Handling Project orders Sand washing plants, Clusters, Skids & screen
• Ensuring Implementation / validation of quick checking Templates, Jigs and fixture’s at supplier end.
• Improving the welding quality, aesthetic issues at all supplier end by giving Training.
• Documentation of all project orders which includes Dimension inspection reports, Liquid penetrations reports, Painting, blasting and chemlock , MTC etc
• Conducting Suppliers process audits as per plan.
• New supplier evaluation.
• Raising NCR for Non-conformances parts to supplier & ensure the effectiveness on closure of NCRs and Audit observations
• Fabrication parts inspection at supplier end
• Supplier personnel training & development
• MS office skills (word, Excel & power point)
• Awareness on Various material standards such as IS 808, IS 13290, IS 2768,  IS2062, ASTM 106, ASTM A29, ASTM A 572, ASTM 148, AST A743
• Hands on welding inspection, welding defects identification  and inspection techniques, instruments & devises used in welding inspection

  Key Responsibilities:

Controlling  WPS, WPQ & PQR for our parts manufacturing in respective fabrication suppliers Manage, coach and develop a high performing Supplier Quality team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports Timely inspection of parts at supplier end with 100% FPYR at assembly. Timely closure of NCR at supplier end with effective CAPA. Ensure & Implement Templates & Fixtures are available for all the parts Supplier audits of regular suppliers.

Key Performance Indicators

Periodic validation of parts OTSR for the development parts New supplier evaluation / development. Reduction of DPPM Improving welding quality at all the supplier ends- 100% FPYR Major Project orders -100% FPYR through mock up at supplier end.

Why choose Weir: (Required)
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.


An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.


Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.


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· Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.


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· Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.
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Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.


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Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.


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