• Cummins India

**DESCRIPTION**


The **Site Quality Leader** is responsible for driving quality excellence at our new India Engine Business manufacturing facility in Phaltan.

This role manages plant-level quality operations, ensures compliance with global standards, and supports key initiatives aligned with Cummins Operating System (COS).

The leader fosters a culture of continuous improvement, builds and develops a high-performing quality team, and champions customer satisfaction through robust quality planning, problem-solving, and digital transformation.


**Key Responsibilities**


+ Lead and manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of the plant quality system.

+ Establish and maintain quality assurance methods, expectations, and processes for the site.

+ Align quality objectives with plant operational goals and the Cummins Operating System.

+ Drive execution of the site’s Annual Operating Plan in alignment with quality goals.

+ Ensure product quality and enforce work stoppage protocols when defects affecting the product are identified.

+ Prioritize and organize site-level quality projects;

manage resources effectively.

+ Monitor and guide continuous improvement efforts (e.g., RFT, Cost of Poor Quality, Product Quality Council).

+ Conduct quality audits and assessments;

lead post-event reviews to capture learnings.

+ Oversee compliance with APQP, PPAP, IATF, and customer-specific quality standards.

+ Manage Value Package Introduction (VPI)quality planning activities.

+ Utilize Lean Manufacturing, 7-step problem solving, and Intelligent Quality Tools and Methods (IQTM).

+ Lead Six Sigma initiatives and track certification progress.

+ Manage and develop the Quality Engineers, Calibration, and Metrology team.

+ Leverage advanced technologies and Quality 4.0 tools to enhance product and process quality.

+ Identify and drive greenhouse emission reduction opportunities in product and process.

+ Act as a change agent and strategic partner to align quality with evolving business needs.


**RESPONSIBILITIES****Skills and Experience**


**Experience:**


+ 5–7 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Program Management within automotive or similarly regulated industries.

+ Minimum 3 years of managerial experience is preferred.

+ Hands-on experience with enginecritical components (Cylinder Block, Cylinder Heads, Camshaft, etc.) and castings.

+ Strong machining knowledge and supplier development capabilities.


**Technical Competencies:**


+ Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and Process Audits

+ Cummins Operating System (COS) and Total Quality Management (TQM) practices

+ Strong command of statistical tools, problem-solving methodologies, and Lean principles

+ Quality Systems Management and compliance with IATF standards

+ Quality 4.0: digital twin, simulation, adaptive intelligence, cloud-native software, connected systems


**Leadership&Behavioral Competencies:**


+ Customer Focus

+ Quality Influence&Project Resource Management

+ Quality Leadership and Continuous Improvement Mindset

+ Talent Development and Team Management

+ Ability to Attract Top Talent and Build Diverse Teams

+ Strategic Thinking with Execution Excellence

+ Values Differences and Fosters Inclusion


**QUALIFICATIONS**


**Required Qualifications**


+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific field is required.

+ Demonstrated capability in managing quality functions in a manufacturing environment.

+ This position may require licensing for compliance with export control or sanctions regulations.


**Job** Quality

**Organization** Cummins Inc.

**Role Category** On-site

**Job Type** Exempt - Experienced

**ReqID** 2413075

**Relocation Package** Yes