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Supervisor, Manufacturing Process Quality

Schneider Electric
Calcutta, IndiaPosted 2 months agoDiscoveredMatch locked
Manufacturing and Warehouse

Line Quality Manager - Switchgear (Circuit Breakers & Vacuum Interrupters)

Seeking a hands-on leader to own line quality for MV switchgear. Must have strong experience in

Control Plans, PFMEA, RCA/CAPA (8D/A3), SPC/MSA

,

ISO 9001

,

SAP QM

,

PPAP

, and in-depth product/test knowledge of

circuit breakers & vacuum interrupters

. Responsibilities include driving FPY, managing inspections, supplier quality/APQP, audits, and robust documentation.

B.E./B.Tech (Electrical/Mechanical, experience

in switchgear manufacturing;

Lean Six Sigma

preferred.

Role Purpose

Own end-to-end in-line quality for switchgear assembly and testing operations, driving defect prevention, robust process controls, and rapid problem resolution. Lead Quality at the shopfloor to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable products that meet customer requirements and applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities

•

Line Quality Ownership

Ensure First Pass Yield (FPY) and Right-First-Time across assembly, in-process, and final testing; maintain robust control of CTQ parameters. •

Control Plans & PFMEA

Create, maintain, and audit Process FMEA and Control Plans; ensure controls are implemented and effective at the line. •

Problem Solving (RCA/CAPA)

Lead high-impact root cause analysis and corrective actions using

8D, A3, DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone

; verify CAPA effectiveness and sustainment. •

Inspection Governance

Define and execute incoming, in-process, and final inspection plans; supervise usage decisions, and non-conformance management. •

Quality Systems & Compliance

Ensure adherence to

ISO 9001

QMS; support audits and continuous improvement. (Exposure to

ISO 14001/ISO 45001

is a plus.) •

Product & Test Knowledge

Oversee assembly and testing of

MV circuit breakers

,

vacuum interrupters

, and associated switchgear modules; ensure compliance to relevant IEC/IS standards and type/routine tests. •

Quality Tools & Analytics

Deploy

SPC

,

MSA (GR&R)

, capability studies (Cp/Cpk), control charts, drive data-based decisions. •

Supplier & PPAP

Collaborate with SQA for

APQP/PPAP

of critical components; qualify changes; monitor supplier PPM and incoming quality. •

Documentation & Change Control

Inspection Plans, SOPs, WI, ECNs; ensure controlled documents on the line. •

Digital & Systems

Use

SAP (QM/)

for inspection lots, notifications, NCRs, usage decisions, and production traceability; drive digitized quality dashboards. •

Training & Culture

Coach operators and line leaders on defect prevention, standard work, and safe quality practices; run layered process audits (LPA). •

Customer Focus

Support field returns analysis, warranty issues, and customer audits; drive lesson-learned back into the line.

Must-Have Technical Skills (as requested)

•

Control Plan / PFMEA (Process FMEA)

•

RCA / CAPA

using

8D / A3

methodologies •

Usage of Quality Tools

SPC, MSA (GR&R), 5-Why, Fishbone, Pareto, Control Charts, Cp/Cpk •

Circuit Breakers / Vacuum Interrupters

(assembly, functional testing, dielectric/mechanical endurance, contact timing) •

ISO 9001

(QMS); exposure to

ISO 14001/45001

preferred •

Inspection Skills

Incoming/In-process/Final; electrical tests (dielectric/primary injection), mechanical checks, torque, micro-ohm, timing analyzer •

SAP

Hands-on with

SAP QM/

(inspection plans, lots, notifications, usage decision) •

PPAP

Understanding and execution with suppliers; documentation review and approvals

Additional Requirements (Recommended)

•

APQP

and

Control of Special Characteristics (CTQ/Critical-to-Quality)

•

IEC/IS Standards Awareness

•

IEC 62271 / IEC 62271-100

(MV switchgear & circuit breakers)

  • Relevant

IS

equivalents for India context •

Type & Routine Tests

Short-circuit, dielectric, thermal, mechanical endurance, routine verification for circuit breakers and vacuum interrupters •

Metrology & Tools

Calibrated instruments usage; torque tools, micro-ohm meters, hipot testers, timing analyzers; gauge control •

Change Management

ECN/ECO governance, deviation/concession control, DFM/A with Manufacturing •

Lean/Six Sigma

Green Belt (preferred) with demonstrated

DMAIC

projects •

Audit Experience

LPA, internal/external audits, customer audits; audit closure management •

ESD & Safety Practices

Electrical safety at test bays; lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) awareness •

Documentation Rigor

Strong technical writing for SOPs, WI, CAPA reports, 8D dossiers

Education & Experience

•

B.E./B.Tech

in

Electrical/Mechanical

(Electrical preferred)

  • Proven leadership in PFMEA/Control Plans, CAPA, and audit readiness

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

•

FPY/RTY

improvement •

Internal/External PPM

,

Customer Returns/Warranty

reduction •

CAPA Closure Lead Time

and

Effectiveness

•

Supplier Quality Metrics

Incoming PPM, PPAP on-time, audit scores •

Audit Outcomes

No. of findings and closure time •

COPQ

(Cost of Poor Quality) reduction

Work Environment

•

Shop-floor presence

60% for gemba, LPA, and real-time problem solving •

Shift/Weekend support

As needed for production continuity •

Location

Plant/Unit (add specific site) •

Travel

Occasional to suppliers/customers/test labs

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