Maintenance Depot Quality Manager
Kinet Railway Solutions
The Maintenance Depot Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of quality requirements across all maintenance, inspection, and overhaul activities within the depot. The role focuses on operational quality control, adherence to defined procedures, and ensuring that maintenance outputs meet safety, reliability, and customer standards.
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Key Responsibilities and Authority:
Ensure all maintenance, overhaul, and repair activities comply with approved procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections of equipment/components.
Ensure calibration and proper use of inspection and measuring equipment.
Oversee special processes during Services (e.g., NDT, torque checks, functional testing)
Verify conformity of maintenance outputs before release for service
Identify, record, and manage non-conformities (NCRs) related to maintenance activities
Developing and implementing the Maintenance Quality Management Plan (MQMP) in line with contract requirements.
Representing quality within the depot team and acting as the interface with customer.
Prepare and present: - Quality performance reports (KPIs, trends, defects). - Audit status and CAPA reports
Minimum Qualifications, Minimum Experience and Competency:
Bachelor’s Degree (mandatory) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production / Manufacturing Engineering.
Preferred (advantage) Master’s degree (Engineering / Quality / Operations)
Min 12 years in Quality Assurance / Quality Control in Maintenance depots (Preferred), Manufacturing plants with Service exposure, Rolling stock / aviation / heavy equipment maintenance.
At least 5+ years in a managerial role.
Strong ability to Interact with auditors, clients, and regulatory bodies
Team leadership and stakeholder management
Strong knowledge of
- Quality Management Systems (QMS – ISO 9001, IRIS, etc.)
- Maintenance processes and overhaul practices
Expertise in Root cause analysis & continuous improvement
Deep understanding and expertise related to Product Safety requirements
Why us?
Lead a nationally significant railway project with transformative potential.
Engage with advanced technologies and industry-leading experts.
Thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment.
About Us
Kinet Railway Solutions Ltd., an Indian manufacturer of electric passenger trains, was established to manufacture and maintain 1,920 Vande Bharat sleeper coaches. In partnership with RVNL and Indian Railways, Kinet is driving India’s railway modernization by integrating cutting-edge technology, enhancing passenger experience, and strengthening rail infrastructure. Committed to local manufacturing, regional suppliers, and workforce development, the company operates a state-of-the-art factory in Latur and an engineering center in Hyderabad. A maintenance depot is already under construction in Jodhpur, with further facilities planned in Delhi and Bengaluru – shaping the future of rail travel in India.