Quality Assurance Team Lead
Asteria Aerospace Limited • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
**Role & seniority: ** Lead – Quality Assurance (QA Lead)
**Stack/tools: **
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Quality management & compliance: ISO 9001 / AS 9100
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Quality methods: CAPA, root cause analysis (RCA), MRB/SCRAP process
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Manufacturing quality operations: tool & equipment control, calibration management
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Continuous improvement: Kaizen
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Top 3 responsibilities:
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Lead non-conformance management: RCA + CAPA + corrective/preventive actions for UAV product/process issues (production + post-delivery).
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Oversee quality controls: MRB/SCRAP, tool/equipment accountability & calibration, and safe battery handling.
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Drive continuous improvement via Kaizen and process roadmaps aligned with ISO 9001 / AS 9100.
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Must-have skills:
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Strong RCA/CAPA execution and closure of nonconformities
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Ability to perform system/subsystem failure analysis
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Knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 quality practices and audits/requirements
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Cross-functional communication to resolve internal/external issues
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Nice-to-haves:
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Experience with UAV/drone manufacturing or aerospace-grade production environments
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Familiarity with MRB/SCRAP, calibration workflows, and battery handling safety practices
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Experience running Kaizen in manufacturing settings
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Location & work type: Not specified in provided text.
Full Description
Asteria Aerospace Ltd is a full-stack drone technology company providing actionable intelligence from aerial data. We develop deeply customized drone solutions for government and enterprise customers using our in-house hardware design, software development, and manufacturing capabilities. We have been a trusted partner to provide long-term and quality-focused drone products & services to the defence & homeland security, agriculture, oil & gas, energy & utilities, telecommunications, mining, and construction sectors. Our drone solutions protect borders and facilities, improve farm yields, inspect critical assets, and monitor construction sites using the power of aerial intelligence. Asteria Aerospace is a subsidiary of Jio Platforms Ltd, which is a majority-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd. If drones excite and inspire you, we would love to have you as a part of our growing team of change-makers. Don’t simply watch the latest tech unfold, be a part of creating the future with us!
Our Values
- Take Charge
- Build Trust
- Thrive Together
- Pursue Excellence
- Focus on Quality
Designation: Lead - Quality Assurance
Roles & Responsibilities
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Oversee daily operations, ensure that processes are efficient and productive
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Manage the non-conformance process and drive timely root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions of product and process nonconformities during UAV production and post-delivery
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Debug and perform system/subsystem failure analysis using root cause analysis methods
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Communicate with all levels of staff and departments to resolve internal and external challenges
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Ensure appropriate CAPA by respective process owners, and create roadmaps for improvement opportunities
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Manage the control of non-conforming material (MRB and SCRAP Process)
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Manage the control over tool and equipment accountability, availability and calibration
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Monitor the safe handling and management of UAV batteries
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Conduct Kaizen sessions to drive quality processes and product improvements in line with company policies, procedures, and initiatives, in accordance with ISO9001 / AS9100 requirements.
