Senior Vehicle Quality Inspector

Job description

**Role Overview** The **Vehicle Quality Inspector (Electric Two-Wheelers)** is responsible for ensuring vehicles meet the highest standards of quality, safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance throughout the manufacturing process. The role involves supporting new product development, conducting vehicle inspections, ensuring EV system integration quality, managing supplier quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams. **Key Responsibilities** **1.** **New Product Development** - Lead PPAP approval activities for new products & engineering changes - Drive design review to ensure manufacturability & Quality. - Coordinate prototype builds, Pilot builds & validation activities. - Ensure timely completion of supplier concerns. **2.** **EV Architecture & System Integration** - Understanding of Battery packs, Motor, Controller, BMS, Charger & Wiring Harness Integration - Review architectural changes for manufacturability & quality. - Verify software versions and diagnostic fault codes using approved diagnostic tools. - Support design validation during prototype & production builds - Understand basic CAN communication protocol & vehicle diagnostics. **3.** **Quality Documentation & Reporting** - Monitor quality trends and provide recommendations for process improvements. - Ensure compliance with quality management systems and documentation requirements. - Prepare & review SOPs, Inspection standards & Quality documents. **4.** **Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement** - Participate in root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis. - Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Service teams to resolve quality concerns. - Support implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve first-pass yield. **5.** **Suppliers Incoming Quality Support** - Inspect incoming parts and components related to EV systems when required. - Support supplier quality audits and validation of corrective actions. - Monitor quality performance of critical components such as batteries, motors, controllers, chargers, and wiring harnesses. **Quality Tools Awareness** - PPAP - APQP - FMEA - Control Plan - MSA - 8D - 7 QC Tools - CAPA **Educational Qualification** - B. Tech / M. Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Automobile Engineering or equivalent. - 8–10 years of experience in vehicle quality inspection, automotive manufacturing quality, or EV quality assurance. - Experience in electric two-wheeler manufacturing is highly preferred. - Strong understanding of vehicle assembly processes, quality standards, and inspection methodologies. **Technical Skills** - Knowledge of electric vehicle architecture and systems. - Understanding of battery systems (Lithium-ion), BMS, motor controllers, and charging systems. - Familiarity with automotive quality tools and methodologies. - Ability to read engineering drawings, GDCT, and technical specifications. - Working knowledge of CAD/Solid Works - Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 is preferred. - Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and quality reporting systems. **Desired Competencies** - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Good understanding of EV systems and manufacturing processes. - Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications. - Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities. - Effective communication and reporting skills. - Ability to work cross-functionally with production, engineering, and supplier teams. - Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.