Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - Supplier Quality

Job Description

Position Summary: Responsible for conducting the quality check of the material and products procured from various suppliers. Key Roles & Responsibilities: Drive the new supplier approval process along with the CFT team of Supply Chain, Design and Quality for supplier assessment, evaluation, and approval as per qualification process by maintaining official Approved Vendor List and Product approval requirements. Prepare and review of Quality Control plans for mechanical items as per Customer RFQ (like Module Mounting Structure, Safety Items, Lifeline, Walkways, Handrails, Cable tray, Inverter Frame etc.) procured from various OEM suppliers. Allocating of qualified third-party inspection agency for conducting in-line inspection, Final Inspection and reviewing of their Compliances & providing Material Dispatch Clearance. Conducting Third Party Lab testing of Mechanical components to ensure Reliability & Performance as per relevant IS standards. Analysing and closing NCR/SCAR reports through Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementing Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) utilizing quality tools and techniques for Supplier & Customer Non-Conformities. Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 standard. Conducting the supplier training programs for enhancing the Quality of product. Generating metrics & dashboards for management review (Weekly/Monthly/ QBR reports). Conducting Internal Audits within the organisation as per the set frequency & closure of observations/ NC as per agreed TAT. Monitoring Supplier performance parameters to ensure the material Quality is meeting the specifications. Coordinating with Design & Engg team, Procurement to ensure Inspection documents are available prior inspection. Experience: Experience of 5 to7 years into similar manufacturing set up. Prior work experience in Solar or EPC is preferred. Proficiency in MS Excel & Powerpoint. Education Qualification / Additional Certifications: Diploma or BE/B.Tech from Mechanical Stream only. Skills /Competencies: Awareness of the industry standards and regulatory requirements in the solar sector. Ability to identify and address quality issues by employing systematic problem-solving techniques. Proficient in developing and maintaining strategic relationships with suppliers. Cost Optimization. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with internal teams and external partners.