Manager - Incoming Quality

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee inspection of all incoming materials including castings, forgings, fasteners, bearings, seals, motors, and electrical/mechanical components
• Develop inspection standards, sampling plans, and acceptance criteria for various incoming material categories
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability for all incoming inspection activities
• Evaluate and approve suppliers in coordination with the Purchase department through thorough assessments
• Conduct supplier audits and drive quality improvement initiatives using 8D, CAPA, PPAP, and APQP
• Monitor supplier performance through metrics such as PPM and Rejection Rate
• Identify recurring issues and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce rejection and rework
• Support New Product Development (NPD) by verifying supplier part quality during initial sample inspection (FAI / PPAP)

Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• 12–15 years of experience in Quality Control or Supplier Quality within the pump or heavy engineering manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, Material Standards (IS/ISO/DIN), and Machining Processes
• Hands-on experience dealing with foundry and machining processes
• Proficiency in quality tools including FMEA, 8D, Fishbone, Pareto, SPC, MSA, and Control Plan
• Excellent communication and supplier management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification
• NDT Level II (PT/UT/VT/MPT)

About the Company

KSB is a leading global supplier of pumps, valves, and related services. Founded in 1871 in Germany, the company provides high-efficiency products for applications ranging from building services and industry to water transport, power plants, and mining. KSB operates with a global presence, supported by extensive research and development and a vast network of service centers worldwide.