Site Quality Leader

DESCRIPTION

The Site Quality Leader is responsible for driving quality excellence at our new India Engine Business manufacturing facility in Phaltan. This role manages plant-level quality operations, ensures compliance with global standards, and supports key initiatives aligned with Cummins Operating System (COS). The leader fosters a culture of continuous improvement, builds and develops a high-performing quality team, and champions customer satisfaction through robust quality planning, problem-solving, and digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of the plant quality system.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance methods, expectations, and processes for the site.
• Align quality objectives with plant operational goals and the Cummins Operating System.
• Drive execution of the site's Annual Operating Plan in alignment with quality goals.
• Ensure product quality and enforce work stoppage protocols when defects affecting the product are identified.
• Prioritize and organize site-level quality projects; manage resources effectively.
• Monitor and guide continuous improvement efforts (e.g., RFT, Cost of Poor Quality, Product Quality Council).
• Conduct quality audits and assessments; lead post-event reviews to capture learnings.
• Oversee compliance with APQP, PPAP, IATF, and customer-specific quality standards.
• Manage Value Package Introduction (VPI) quality planning activities.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, 7-step problem solving, and Intelligent Quality Tools and Methods (IQTM).
• Lead Six Sigma initiatives and track certification progress.
• Manage and develop the Quality Engineers, Calibration, and Metrology team.
• Leverage advanced technologies and Quality 4.0 tools to enhance product and process quality.
• Identify and drive greenhouse emission reduction opportunities in product and process.
• Act as a change agent and strategic partner to align quality with evolving business needs.

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Program Management within automotive or similarly regulated industries.
• Minimum 3 years of managerial experience is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with engine critical components (Cylinder Block, Cylinder Heads, Camshaft, etc.) and castings.
• Strong machining knowledge and supplier development capabilities.

• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and Process Audits
• Cummins Operating System (COS) and Total Quality Management (TQM) practices
• Strong command of statistical tools, problem-solving methodologies, and Lean principles
• Quality Systems Management and compliance with IATF standards
• Quality 4.0: digital twin, simulation, adaptive intelligence, cloud-native software, connected systems

• Customer Focus
• Quality Influence & Project Resource Management
• Quality Leadership and Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Talent Development and Team Management
• Ability to Attract Top Talent and Build Diverse Teams
• Strategic Thinking with Execution Excellence
• Values Differences and Fosters Inclusion

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific field is required.
• Demonstrated capability in managing quality functions in a manufacturing environment.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export control or sanctions regulations.