Asst. Manager - Supplier Technical Assistance

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Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out supplier Initial assessment audit in case of new suppliers to ensure manufacturing/ Technology capability to meet product and process requirement.
• Supplier Quality Improvement audits for existing suppliers to ensure effective implementation of Quality Management System & process controls.
• Support suppliers for advanced product quality planning (APQP)
• Perform on-site supplier visits for process and product audits, root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions of supplier quality issues
• Collate and evaluate supplier quality data, manufacturing process to identify process improvement and value enhancement opportunities within the supply chain.
• Promote the use of preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean manufacturing, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis, SPC and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process or system

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in Mechanical, Automobile and Production with 8-10 years experience in automotive OEM, Tier I auto components manufacturing companies.
• Experience of working in Quality Assurance Department, preferably in Supplier Quality & New Product Development.
• Additional preference to certified VDA 6.3 & IATF 16949 lead auditor.
• Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
• Knowledge of Quality Management System, IATF16949 and VDA 6.3, Measurement techniques, metrology and equipments.
• Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as Casting, Forging, machining & Heat Treatment.