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Job Title: Assistant Manager Design QA Department: Quality Assurance Location: Gurgaon Reports To: Head Quality Job Purpose: We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Design QA Assistant Manager to ensure design quality is embedded throughout all phases of the hardware and software development lifecycle of the product. The ideal candidate will serve as the Quality point of contact for R&D teams, ensure rigorous quality compliance, and facilitate a seamless transition from design to production, while adhering to regulatory (CEMILAC, RCMA) and various standards like DO-254, MIL-STD-810, JSS-55555, MIL-STD-461. Key Responsibilities:  Knowledge of various standards like DO-254, MIL-STD-810, JSS-55555, MILSTD- 461, or similar defense/aerospace quality standards.  Act as the primary Quality point of contact during design and development phases, including participation in design and gate reviews.  Drive closure of open quality issues from previous reviews and ensure lessons learned are implemented in current and future projects.  Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in Design, Production, and Regulatory(CEMILAC, RCMA) to ensure high-quality deliverables.  Conduct and support Product Readiness Reviews (PRR) and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) in alignment with project milestones.  Review and verify product and component-level qualification and validation plans, including environmental and reliability testing.  Ensure compliance with CEMILAC, RCMA, and other relevant military and aerospace product regulatory requirements.  Support Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and ensure effective use of other design quality tools.  Facilitate and monitor New Product Introduction (NPI) processes to ensure robust transfer from design to production.  Champion the use and adherence to IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 standards for PCB assembly and inspection.  Develop and maintain QA metrics, risk assessments, and validation documentation as per internal and external quality standards. Required Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.  Minimum 5-8 years of experience in a quality assurance role within the electronics/defense manufacturing industry.  Proven experience in design and development QA.  In-depth understanding of NPI best practices, including quality methodologies, tools, and life cycle processes.  Hands-on experience with product qualification and compliance testing (environmental, EMI/EMC, thermal, vibration, etc.).  Strong knowledge of defense product certifications from CEMILAC, RCMA,  IPC-A-610 Certified  Experience working in projects involving DO-254, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD- 461, or similar defense/aerospace quality standards.