Quality Project Manager - Hyderabad, India (F/M/X)

Objective of the position:

We are seeking a Quality Project Manager to play a pivotal role in the successful deployment of our new industrial plant in India. This strategic position will be embedded within the India Project Team and responsible for leading and coordinating all Quality-related aspects from the ground up, ensuring alignment with ITP Aero’s standards, customer expectations, and key project milestones.

This is a full expatriate role for an estimated duration of 2 to 3 years, supporting one of the most ambitious and transformational projects in our organization’s roadmap.

What you will do: Quality Role lead in India Project

The position located at Hyderabad (India), will lead, manage and coordinate every single activity required to assist India Project success in line with targets and milestones required.

As the Quality Project Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage all Quality-related activities throughout the lifecycle of the India Plant project
• Oversee Quality approvals with external stakeholders, including customers and third parties
• Design and implement the Quality organizational structure and processes to support production ramp-up
• Lead the qualification and training of the future Quality team in India (MQAs, inspectors, etc.)
• Conduct cross-functional training for local teams (production, engineering, procurement, logistics) in Quality procedures and best practices
• Manage NPI quality processes, including GRs, FAIRs, PPAP, and support the engineering-led APQP process to ensure robust product industrialization
• Define and track KPIs aligned with ITP Aero Quality standards; report progress to both the India Project team and the Installations Operational Unit
• Develop and implement Quality improvement plans covering process and product validation at the new site

Who we are looking for:

• Education: Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline

• Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality Assurance (MQA) in the aerospace industry. Preferable with experience in sheet metal product and machining of small machined parts as MQA.
  • Strong expertise in sheet metal and small machined components
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in English. Good Spanish Level is also valuable.
• Soft Skills:
  • Proven multicultural leadership capabilities with teams based in India, the UK, and Spain
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong adaptability and problem-solving mindset in dynamic and evolving environments

Who will you be working with?

You will report to the India Project Director, with functional guidance and support from the Associate Director of Quality for Installations.

Why choose this position?

This is a flagship strategic project within ITP Aero, offering a rare opportunity to lead Quality in the establishment of a new international production facility. You will be directly involved in:

• The construction and industrial setup of a greenfield site.
• Leading site certification and approval processes with major OEMs and authorities.
• Validating new products and manufacturing processes, including industrial PPAP and FAIRs.
• Building a local Quality team from the ground up and leaving a long-lasting legacy.

What is the location?

This role will be based in Hyderabad, India

Deadline for submitting applications

The registration period will be open until June 30th 

At ITP Aero, we have a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join ITP Aero.