Sensata Xirgo

Senior Manager, Manufacturing Quality and New Product Deployment

Posted 10 Days Ago

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND

In-Office

Senior level

Other

The Role

Lead and enforce manufacturing quality assurance and new product launch processes. Implement APQP, process controls (FMEA, control plans), safe launch plans, 8D root-cause and corrective actions, manage audits/inspections, coordinate suppliers and cross-functional teams, and train staff to meet regulatory and internal quality standards.

Summary Generated by Built In

The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Quality and New Product Deployment is responsible for developing, establishing, and enforcing quality assurance standards and measures and makes any needed improvements to ensure products meet quality standards.

General Responsibilities
• Manages the implementation of quality standards, ensure and execute compliance on every stage of the process
• Administrates and implements quality assurance strategies and regulations
• Handles potential risks, ensures compliance and gives recommendations
• Takes responsibility for all quality control aspects of the process (laboratories studies, clinical research, testing, operations, raw materials, production, finished product or services)
• Manages audits and regulatory inspections
• Liaises with external vendors, contractors or suppliers to ensure that their products or services meet the organization's quality standards
• Manages quality trainings

Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Additional Specific Duties

Perform Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities in quick paced environment, with accuracy and attention to detail.
Direct interaction with our customers and internal support teams.
Establish process controls documentation (Process Flow, FMEA, Control Plans).
To establish Safe Launch plans to ensure highest quality levels are achieve and maintained.
Support root cause analysis and corrective action Reponses (8D)

Additional Specific Experience

Hands On experience as a Quality Engineer, with minimum of 3 years’ experience
Working knowledge of AIAG Core Tools, VDA & IATF Quality Management Systems
Product launch experience (preferred with electronic components)
Time and program management skills
Ability to work independently and within our teams
Robust communication skills (written & verbal) in English and EU languages
Capability to drive positive change in our processes and products
Root Case Analysis and Corrective Actions skills (8D)
MS Office, Oracle / Agile, Customer Web Portal capabilities

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Skills Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
Minimum 3 years hands-on experience as a Quality Engineer
Working knowledge of AIAG Core Tools, VDA and IATF Quality Management Systems
Experience with Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) and product launch processes
Ability to create process controls documentation (Process Flow, FMEA, Control Plans)
Root cause analysis and corrective actions experience (8D)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Experience with Oracle / Agile and Customer Web Portal systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and EU languages
Time and program management skills; ability to work independently and in teams
Product launch experience (preferred with electronic components)
Capability to drive process and product improvements

Sensata Xirgo Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Total compensation aligns with peer industrial‑tech firms for several U.S. roles, with some titles tracking near or above market norms. This positioning supports a generally acceptable pay experience for many roles.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. policies include flexible or “unlimited” PTO and a dedicated paid volunteer-time allotment, broadening time-off options. Company programs also run an annual Day of Service across sites.
Flexible Benefits — Benefits highlight flexible work schedules and optional telecommuting for certain roles, offering adaptability in how work and time off are managed. Inclusion programs and ERGs further extend non-cash support.