Manager at Tejas Networks India in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Manager

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Manager – Material Quality Assurance is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of incoming materials and components sourced from suppliers. The role collaborates with all suppliers and internal cross-functional teams, including Purchasing, Stores, Production, Engineering, and Design, to establish robust quality assurance processes and ensure the quality of raw materials and components, including electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical parts, as well as PCBs and PCB assemblies.

• Establish and maintain incoming material quality assurance processes and standards.
• Ensure the quality of electronic components, mechanical parts, electromechanical assemblies, PCBs, PCB assemblies (PCBAs), and other purchased materials.
• Define inspection criteria, sampling plans, acceptance standards, and testing requirements for incoming materials.
• Ensure compliance of incoming material quality reports, certificates, and inspection parameters received from suppliers.
• Track, monitor, and review Incoming Quality Control (IQC) performance metrics, and drive improvement actions based on performance trends.
• Lead and mentor a team of inspectors to develop a skilled workforce and achieve quality objectives.
• Investigate incoming material failures and non-conformances, and lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, and Fault Tree Analysis.
• Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities and ensure the timely disposition of rejected materials.
• Coordinate with Design, Procurement, and Suppliers to resolve technical queries in a timely manner.
• Track and monitor quality complaints, issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), and coordinate with suppliers to ensure effective implementation of corrective actions.
• Perform supplier qualification activities and conduct process audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and organizational requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement them effectively.

Mandatory Skills

• Experience in Material Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Assurance in the OEM/ODM/EMS industry.
• Strong knowledge of Electronics & Mechanical Commodity raw material quality.
• Good understanding of quality management systems, regulatory requirements, and quality control methodologies.
• Experience in raw material qualification, supplier audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Hands on experience on risk assessment, root cause analysis, CAPA, and problem-solving tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience in leading quality teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis, presentation and report preparation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Mechanical, or a related field.
  
  

• Experience: 15–18 years of experience in Material Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Assurance in the OEM/ODM/EMS industry.
• Education: BE/B. Tech in Electronics or Mechanical or a related field.

Tejas Networks is a global broadband, optical and wireless networking company, with a focus on technology, innovation and R&D. We design and manufacture high-performance wireline and wireless networking products for telecommunications service providers, internet service providers, utilities, defence and government entities in over 75 countries. Tejas has an extensive portfolio of leading-edge telecom products for building end-to-end telecom networks based on the latest technologies and global standards with IPR ownership. We are a part of the Tata Group, with Panatone Finvest Ltd. (a subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) being the majority shareholder. Tejas has a rich portfolio of patents and has shipped more than 900,000 systems across the globe with an uptime of 99.999%. Our product portfolio encompasses wireless technologies (4G/5G based on 3GPP and O-RAN standards), fiber broadband (GPON/XGS-PON), carrier-grade optical transmission (DWDM/OTN), packet switching and routing (Ethernet, PTN, IP/MPLS) and Direct-to-Mobile and Satellite-IoT communication platforms. Our unified network management suite simplifies network deployments and service implementation across all our products with advanced capabilities for predictive fault detection and resolution. As an R&D-driven company, we recognize that human intelligence is a core asset that drives the organization’s long-term success. Over 60% of our employees are in R&D, we are reshaping telecom networks, one innovation at a time.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

• Tejas Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating all inclusive environment for all employees.
• We welcome applicants of all backgrounds regardless of race color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or veteran status.
• Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to ensure every employee feels valued and respected.