Maruti Suzuki India Limited Hiring – AM / Deputy Manager (Audit – Quality Management Systems)
📍 Location: Gurgaon | Industry: Automotive Manufacturing | Experience Required: 4–7 Years
Maruti Suzuki India Limited Hiring, Are you an experienced Quality Management Systems professional looking to work with one of India’s most trusted automotive brands? Maruti Suzuki India Limited is hiring for the role of Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – Audit of Quality Management Systems to strengthen the supplier development and QMS audit framework.
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who have hands-on experience in QMS audits, supplier quality improvement, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, Six Sigma, problem solving tools, SPC and MSA and wish to advance their career with a leading OEM.
🔹 Key Responsibilities – What You Will Do
- Plan, lead, and execute Quality Management System audits at supplier facilities.
- Identify non-conformities, weak QMS framework areas, and provide corrective guidance.
- Mentor and support suppliers in developing robust and industry-standard quality systems.
- Conduct re-assessments and track improvements through structured audit closure.
- Apply advanced quality tools including PFMEA, 7 QC Tools, 5 Why, Six Sigma, QFD, SPC, MSA, 8D method, APQP and PPAP.
- Organize and facilitate QMS training programs for supplier teams.
- Collaborate internally to gather and share key quality inputs and cross-functional insights.
- Benchmark best-in-class QMS practices used by OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers for continuous improvement.
🔹 Technical Skills & Knowledge for Maruti Suzuki India Limited Hiring
To be successful in this position, candidates must have:
- Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and Standards.
- Internal Auditor/ Lead Auditor certification in ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 preferred.
- Knowledge of statistical tools & techniques such as SPC, MSA, FMEA, APQP & PPAP.
- Awareness of industry advancements and modern software-enabled QMS practices.
🔹 Behavioral & Cross-Functional Skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical mindset and structured problem-solving ability.
- Digital proficiency, documentation clarity, and report writing skills.
- Ability to coordinate across supplier partners and internal teams.
- Understanding of core manufacturing processes including:
Machining, Welding, Stamping, Forging, Casting, Molding, Heat Treatment, and Surface Treatment.
🌟 Why This Role Is Important
This role directly contributs to improving supplier quality maturity, reducing defects, enhancing customer satisfaction, and supporting new product development with world-class standards. Professionals in this role become key contributors to the organization’s global quality footprint.
📩 How to Apply
Interested professionals who meet the eligibility criteria can apply by sending their resume to:
👉 TAGGD_Shashi.Yadav@maruti.co.in
Subject Line: AM / Deputy Manager – Audit of Quality Management Systems – Application
Q1. What is the role of a QMS audit in supplier quality improvement?
A: A QMS audit helps assess whether the supplier’s quality systems meet process standardization, documentation, traceability, and defect prevention requirements. It identifies gaps early, prevents mass production failures, improves adherence to customer requirements, and builds a foundation for long-term supplier capability improvement.
Q2. Which QMS standards are primarily used in the automotive industry?
A: The most widely used standard is IATF 16949, which is specific to the automotive sector. It integrates ISO 9001 requirements and incorporates additional controls for risk prevention, traceability, defect reduction, and continuous improvement.
Q3. What is the difference between ISO 9001 and IATF 16949?
A: ISO 9001 is a generl quality standard applicable to all industries. IATF 16949 is automotive-specific, more exhaustive, and includes additional requirements such as APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, risk-based thinking, and supplier performance monitoring.
Q4. How do you assess the effectiveness of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)?
A: I validate CAPA effectiveness by checking 5 key elements:
1️⃣ Root cause identification process
2️⃣ Implementation timelines
3️⃣ Changes in documentation/work instruction
4️⃣ Verification through production performance and audit results
5️⃣ Closre and sustainment for a minimum defined period
Q5. How would you guide a supplier with repeated audit non-conformities?
A: I would:
- Perfom a deeper root-cause investigation
- Check competency and training gaps
- Revisit process controls and PFMEA
- Align CAPA actions with risk-based thinking
- Conduct reinforcement training and follow-up audits
- Introduce monitoring dashboards for closure tracking
Q6. What are the key elements of an effective PFMEA?
A: A good PFMEA includes:
- Accurate process flow mapping
- Cross-functional input
- Clear definition of potential defects
- Severity, occurrence & detection scoring
- Action planning for high RPNs
- Review at design changes, equipment updates, or supplier evolution
Q7. How do you ensure suppliers adopt world-class QMS best practices?
A: By conducting benchmarking visits, sharing case studies, introducing digital dashboards, training suppliers in industry tools, implementing statistical monitoring, using best-practice templates, and reviewing results through regular governance meetings.
Q8. Describe a major audit challenge you faced and how you resolved it.
Suggested Answer: “I once found repeated soldering defects at a supplier despite CAPA closure. I conducted a detailed onsite review and discovered that operator skill variation was the true cause. We introduced skill-matrix-based deployment, certification training, and visual standards. Within 2 months, PPM reduced by 65%.”
Q9. What KPIs do you track to measure QMS effectiveness?
Common KPIs include:
- PPM trend
- Audit non-conformity closure time
- On-time delivery
- CAPA effectiveness
- Supplier quality rating
- Internal rejection cost
- Process capability index (Cpk/Ppk)
Q10. How do you stay updated with evolving QMS and automotive standards?
A: Industry publications, IATF communiqués, OEM update bulletins, attending industry seminars, online certifications, benchmarking visits, and interacting with cross-functional experts.
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