Sr. Engineer Lead SUPPLIER QUALITY

Role Overview: As a Sr. Engineer/Lead in Supplier Quality at a renowned Global Sourcing & Supply Chain Company in the USA, your role will involve having a solid knowledge of various materials such as Aluminium, Iron casting, Precision machined Iron casting Parts, Machined Forged Parts, and Bar Stock Machining. You will be responsible for conducting process audits, Supplier audits, Supplier evaluations, and ensuring compliance to supplier-facing processes. Additionally, you will lead a team of 15 Supplier Quality Engineers across India, handle projects independently, and maintain product quality at suppliers. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct process audits and Supplier audits - Lead and manage a team of 15 Supplier Quality Engineers across India - Ensure compliance to supplier-facing processes such as Audits and PPAP - Handle projects independently and ensure product quality with various measuring instruments and gauges - Maintain and upgrade product process quality at suppliers through periodic audits and evaluations - Coordinate processes in accordance with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and customer requirements - Develop and implement quality plans, work instructions, and inspection methods as per customer requirements - Collaborate with Sourcing Leaders, Global quality team, and engineering team for projects, supplier/engineering changes, and New Product Introductions - Support timely reporting of Supplier Quality status - Participate in planning supplier quality activities, share knowledge with the team, and provide training - Willing to travel at least 2 weeks in a month Qualifications Required: - U.G / P.G in Mechanical Engineering - 8 to 10 years of experience in Supplier Quality, QC, QA, Vendor development, and Supplier development - Strong knowledge in Aluminium, Iron casting, Precision machined Iron casting Parts, Machined Forged Parts, and Bar Stock Machining processes - Proficiency in quality methods such as statistical problem-solving, Process capability analysis, and PPAP - Experience in Project Management with a focus on achieving timing requirements - Working knowledge of GD & T inspection methods and equipment - Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) expertise - Metallurgy analytical skills - Strong analytical and communication skills,