Manager - Quality Assurance

Job Description

Job Description for the position of Quality Assurance Manager tailored to the Railway Signaling Industry and Product Design & Development (including EI, Kavach & Axle Counter):

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager – Railway Signaling & Product Development

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka – India

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 5–7 Years in Railway Signaling QA or related roles

Educational Qualification: Graduate Engineer – Electronics & Communication (ECE) or Electrical & Electronics (EEE)

Industry: Railway Signaling / Safety-Critical Product Development

Job Summary

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead and manage quality processes across product design, development, and manufacturing of safety-critical railway signaling systems including Electronic Interlocking (EI), Kavach (ATP System), and Axle Counters. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in quality systems for SIL4 safety products, process compliance, audits, documentation, and supplier quality management.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and monitor Quality Management Systems (QMS) as per railway signaling standards (e.g., CENELEC, ISO 9001, IRIS).
• Ensure quality assurance across the entire product lifecycle – from design, prototyping, validation, and testing to manufacturing.
• Drive compliance with SIL4 safety standards and interface with third-party assessors and certifying bodies.
• Oversee QA planning and execution for Electronic Interlocking, Kavach, and Axle Counter products.
• Manage internal and external audits, prepare for RDSO/Independent Safety Assessments.
• Define inspection and test plans (ITPs) for both hardware and software.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including design, R&D, production, and field services to drive quality goals.
• Develop and maintain documentation for traceability, non-conformance (NCRs), and corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
• Review and ensure quality of supplier materials and assemblies, with incoming inspection protocols.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement robust quality improvement initiatives.
  
  

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of railway signalling systems and safety-critical products.
• Experience in SIL2/SIL4 product development environments.
• Understanding of IEC 61508, EN 50126/8/9, ISO 26262 or equivalent functional safety standards.
• Proficiency in QA tools and methods (e.g., FMEA, 5 Why, Fishbone, 8D).
• Exposure to software validation and hardware verification techniques.
• Hands-on experience in quality audits, ISO 9001, IRIS certification processes.
• Good communication, leadership, and reporting skills.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Previous work with organizations involved in railway signalling product development (e.g., EI, ATP, Axle Counter, TCMS, CBTC, ERTMS).
• Experience with Indian Railways standards and RDSO approval processes.
• Familiarity with Kavach implementation and relevant interoperability protocols.
  
  

Compensation

Commensurate with experience and industry standards.