Head of Quality

KEY JOB DETAILS: Position Title: Head of Quality Location: Gurgaon Experience Required: 16-20 years Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electronics, Electrical) from a recognized institution. Master’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, Operations, or MBA preferred. About Samtel Samtel Avionics Ltd. (SA) is a key Indian player in high-technology products for avionics and military applications, rugged displays, cockpit displays and equipment for military and commercial platforms. Samtel Avionics straddles the entire value chain from design, development, manufacture, testing, qualification, repair & maintenance to obsolescence management of avionics products and equipment. Its products and services include Multi-Function Displays, Smart Multi-Function Displays, Displays for commercial aircraft, Head Up Displays, Helmet Mounted Sight Displays, Automated Test Equipment, Multifunction Indicators: 3ATI & 4ATI, Optronics, Rugged displays for Land, Naval and Airborne platforms, Built-to-print/Built-to-Specs manufacturing, MRO services, and Obsolescence Management. Samtel HAL Display Systems Ltd. (SHDS) is a joint venture between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Samtel Avionics, and was created to address the avionics requirements including Test Benches and Systems for all HAL star platforms - both fixed and rotary wing. The Samtel-HAL JV already enjoys the unique distinction of being the first public-private partnership in defence avionics space in India to indigenously design, qualify and serial produce multifunction displays which are currently flying on Su-30 MKI. Job Summary: Samtel Avionics is seeking an accomplished and visionary Quality Leader to head the Quality function across the organization. The Head – Quality will be responsible for defining and driving the Quality strategy, governance framework, and operational excellence initiatives to ensure the highest standards of quality, reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance across all aerospace, defense, and avionics programs. The incumbent will provide strategic leadership for Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supplier Quality, Reliability Engineering, and Compliance functions, while ensuring adherence to applicable national and international aerospace and defense standards. The role demands extensive experience in high-reliability manufacturing environments, customer quality management, certification processes, and continuous improvement methodologies. Key Responsibilities Strategic Quality Leadership Formulate and execute the organization’s Quality strategy in alignment with business objectives and customer expectations. Establish and sustain a culture of quality excellence, continuous improvement, and operational discipline across the organization. Serve as the principal authority on all quality-related matters and provide strategic guidance to senior leadership. Drive quality transformation initiatives to enhance product…