Senior Mechanical Engineer Product Development & Supplier Quality

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer Product Development & Supplier Quality (Fabrication)

Experience:8+ Years (Automotive Industry Preferred)

Education: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BE / BTech)

Salary:12lac/annum +Benefits

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Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with strong exposure to fabricated product development, supplier quality, audits, and inspections. The role requires hands-on experience in the automotive manufacturing environment, working closely with fabrication suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure robust design, manufacturability, and consistent product quality. Strong communication and supplier-facing skills are critical.

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Key Responsibilities:

Product Development & Engineering

• Support product development of fabricated components and assemblies (weldments, frames, brackets, housings).
• Review and validate engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and technical specifications.
• Participate in design reviews, DFMEA / PFMEA, and DFM/DFA activities.
• Ensure designs meet manufacturability, quality, and cost targets.

Supplier Quality & Audits

• Conduct supplier quality audits (process, capability, and system audits).
• Assess and develop fabrication suppliers in areas such as welding, machining, and surface treatments.
• Lead supplier qualification, PPAP / APQP, and ongoing supplier performance improvement.
• Work with suppliers on corrective actions, quality improvements, and risk mitigation.

Inspection & Quality Assurance

• Define and support incoming inspection plans and quality control methods.
• Review inspection reports, FAIRs, and dimensional layouts.
• Support root cause analysis using structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
• Ensure compliance to drawings, specifications, and customer standards.

Cross-functional Coordination

• Act as a technical interface between engineering, quality, sourcing, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Participate in customer and supplier technical discussions and reviews.
• Prepare clear technical documentation, audit reports, and action plans.
• Support global and multi-location supplier interactions.

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Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in automotive fabrication
• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes (cutting, bending, welding, fixturing)
• Hands-on experience in supplier quality, audits, and inspections
• Good understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automotive Tier 1 / Tier 2 suppliers
• Knowledge of welding standards (AWS / ISO)
• Exposure to cost reduction, VA/VE initiatives
• ISO / IATF 16949 auditor certification (preferred)

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Travel:

Willingness to travel to supplier locations for audits and inspections (up to 30–40%)