Head of Quality & EHS

Location(s)

- Jalgaon - Maharashtra - India

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About the Role

Are you a quality and safety leader who thrives on building zero-defect, zero-harm operations? Siemens Ltd, e-Mobility is looking for a Head of Quality & EHS for our EV charger manufacturing facility in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. You will own end-to-end product quality for our AC and DC EV chargers – from supplier development and incoming inspection through in-process control, final testing and field performance – while ensuring the plant operates safely, sustainably and in full compliance with Siemens EHS standards and statutory requirements. As a key member of the plant leadership team, you will report to the Head of Plant.

What You Will Do

- Quality Strategy & QMS: Define and deploy the plant quality strategy; own and sustain ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications and Siemens internal quality/EHS audits.
- Supplier Quality & Development: Lead supplier qualification, audits, PPAP/FAI approvals, capability development and supplier rating in close coordination with SCM; drive localization quality for new components.
- Incoming Quality: Establish inspection plans, sampling standards (AQL), test methods and quarantine/rejection processes for electrical, electronic and mechanical parts.
- In-Process & Final Quality: Implement control plans, stage inspections, poka-yoke, first-time-right measures, end-of-line functional/safety testing (Hi-pot, insulation, earth continuity, communication/OCPP) and outgoing quality audits.
- Customer Complaint Management: Own the complaint handling process – containment, RCA, 8D, corrective/preventive actions, closure and customer communication – for domestic and export customers.
- Problem Solving: Drive structured RCA (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, Is/Is-Not, FMEA) for internal, supplier and field failures and ensure lessons learned are institutionalized.
- New Product Introduction: Participate in NPI/localization gates through PFMEA, control plans, test specifications and product/process validation.
- Cost of Poor Quality: Measure and reduce scrap, rework, warranty and field-service costs through data-driven improvement projects.
- EHS Management: Lead risk assessments (HIRA, aspect-impact), permit-to-work, electrical safety (LOTO), fire safety, emergency preparedness, incident investigation and safety training.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with Factories Act, Maharashtra Factory Rules, MPCB consents, hazardous/e-waste rules and Siemens EHS directives; manage statutory inspections and reporting.
- Digital Quality: Drive digital quality dashboards, traceability, SPC and data analytics to enable predictive quality.
- Team Leadership: Lead, coach and build capability of the QA, QC, Supplier Quality and EHS teams.

Desired Skills:

- B.E. / B. Tech in Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering.
- 12–15 years of quality management experience in electrical, electronics or power electronics manufacturing, including at least 4–5 years in a leadership role.
- Hands-on exposure to EHS management in a manufacturing environment.
- Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certification preferred.
- ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 Lead Auditor certification desirable.

Technical Expertise

- Strong knowledge of quality management systems – ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001; IATF 16949 exposure is an advantage.
- Expertise in core quality tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA (DFMEA/PFMEA), Control Plan, MSA, SPC.
- Structured problem solving: 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, Is/Is-Not, Pareto, Kepner-Tregoe; Six Sigma DMAIC.
- Supplier quality management: process audits (VDA 6.3 or equivalent), supplier capability assessment, PPAP/FAI, supplier scorecards and development programs.
- Product knowledge of EV chargers’ / power electronics: power modules, PCBs, cables and connectors, enclosures; understanding of IEC 61851, IEC 62196, BIS/AIS standards, IP ratings and EMC requirements.
- Electrical testing and inspection: Hi-pot, insulation resistance, earth continuity, functional and burn-in testing; calibration management.
- EHS expertise: HIRA, aspect-impact analysis, LOTO, permit-to-work, fire safety, ergonomics, incident investigation, safety audits.
- Working knowledge of statutory requirements: Factories Act 1948, Maharashtra Factory Rules, Environment Protection Act, MPCB consents, E-Waste and Hazardous Waste Rules.
- Quality data analytics and digital tools: SAP QM, MES/traceability systems, Power BI / Excel dashboards, Minitab.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, poka-yoke and first-time-right methodologies.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

- Customer-centric mindset: Represents the voice of the customer inside the plant and handles escalations with credibility and composure.
- Leadership & people development: Builds a quality and safety culture where every employee owns quality and safety.
- Influencing & collaboration: Works effectively with Production, SCM, R&D, Service and suppliers without direct authority.
- Analytical thinking & decision making: Takes fact-based decisions under time pressure, including stop/release decisions.
- Communication: Presents quality and EHS performance clearly to plant leadership, business heads, global teams and customers.
- Integrity & courage: Upholds standards firmly and escalates risks transparently.
- Change management: Drives new standards, digital tools and behavioural change on the shop floor.
- Coaching & training: Builds problem-solving and safety competence across teams and suppliers.
- Resilience & ownership: Remains calm in crises (field failures, incidents) and drives issues to closure.

How Success Will Be Measured

- Fewer customer complaints, with fast 8D containment and closure.
- Lower field failure rates and warranty costs.
- Higher first pass yield at end-of-line testing.
- Lower cost of poor quality (scrap, rework and warranty).
- Better incoming quality and supplier ratings, with supplier audits and PPAP/FAI delivered on plan.
- No repeat failures, through effective RCA and 8D.
- Zero major non-conformities in ISO and Siemens audits.
- Zero lost-time injuries, a strong near-miss reporting culture and full environmental compliance.
- Stronger quality and EHS capability across teams and suppliers.

Why Join Us

- Shape the future of e-mobility: Lead quality and safety for EV charging solutions that support cleaner transportation.
- Leadership impact: Join the core plant leadership team, with real ownership, visibility and decision-making authority.
- Global exposure: Work with Siemens teams and best practices across geographies.
- Career growth: Build your career in a global technology company that invests in learning and development.
- Culture: Be part of a workplace built on safety, integrity, inclusion and continuous improvement.

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