Lead - Continuous Improvement

Job Description

The Quality Manager at Nokia plays a pivotal role in aligning our quality strategy with business goals while acting as the customer advocate. This position involves managing an effective Quality Assurance system, leading a team to drive strategic improvements, and ensuring compliance with quality standards across the factory. You will handle customer complaints, oversee product performance governance, and implement corrective actions and process enhancements. With a focus on collaboration, you will engage with global stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

Ensure effective quality assurance (QA) systems are implemented and maintained across the factory.Engage with customers and key stakeholders to address quality concerns and enhance satisfaction.Lead a team of Engineers and Technicians to drive strategic quality improvements.Serve as the factory representative for workmanship standards and best practices.Conduct audits to identify and drive systematic improvements on the shop floor.Oversee the review and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.Manage and resolve customer complaints related to factory performance.Coordinate with global teams to ensure product field performance governance.

Key Skills And Experience

Must-Have:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field, specifically a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering (B.E. ECE).Minimum 15-20 years of experience in quality management within the electronics manufacturing industry.Proficiency in systematic problem-solving using QA tools like PFMEA.Proficient leadership skills to guide a team of Engineers and Technicians.Experience in managing customer relationships from a quality perspectiveExperience with driving corrective and preventive action processes

Nice-To-Have:

IPC standard certificationTL 9K Auditor qualificationsAbility to handle customer complaints effectivelyEffective communication skills to engage with global stakeholders

About Us

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About The Team

Some of our benefits in India:

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balanceHealth and well-being support – medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibilityPersonal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situationsCareer growth & mobility – technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation supportContinuous learning – technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platformsOpportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia’s research and development environmentRecognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributionsWorkplace support – ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility