Assistant Manager - Quality Assurance

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As a Quality Assurance professional, you will develop and implement quality inspection and audit systems to ensure products meet specifications and customer expectations.

• You monitor annual testing of Goodyear tires produced by ACE Tyres and share updates with the regional team.
• You lead WPO activities at the Farm Centre and ensure all tools and equipment at the test centre are in good working condition.
• You prepare and follow test plans for regulatory (BIS/ECE) and internal requirements for farm and commercial tires.
• You conduct tests such as R41, Plunger, Resistance to Burst, Dimension, Endurance, Deflection, and Footprint, and report results to your team.

• You ensure process audit compliance and drive closure of issues including abnormalities, customer actions, FTR improvements, calibration, and traceability.
• You monitor tire weight to ensure it stays within limits, perform component studies, and collaborate with source departments for timely corrective actions.
• You manage mold re-certification based on previous day’s mold changes and ensure full compliance.

• You carry out PDI activities in line with defined standards, SOPs, and customer-specific requirements.
• You ensure proper tire storage and promptly clear non-conforming inventory from the warehouse.
• You track and monitor customer returns of tires and tubes.
• You lead PDI projects using controlled cages to prevent unauthorized tire movement to customers.

• You prepare and share weekly and monthly regional reports, including performance and QI reports.
• You maintain 100% compliance with LPA requirements.

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• You bring at least 10 years of hands‑on experience in Quality Assurance, with a strong track record of driving compliance and continuous improvement.

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Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.