Job Description
Job Role (title): Supplier Development Engineer
Note: The job title may vary, depending upon the years of experience and internal parity.
Job description:
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice quality vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
- Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on Supplier Quality activities
- Lead supplier development strategy, designing the metrics for the function and supplier performance
- Carry out supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP).
- Define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective in meeting product and process requirements
- Support Sourcing with the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks
- Support new product localizations to ensure suppliers are capable of delivering to the required quality standards
- Manage the root cause analysis and corrective actions process of supplier quality issues
- Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions of supplier quality issues
- Review and evaluate supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain
- Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities
- Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
- Review documentation of inspection results across all areas. In appropriate functional areas, this refers to supporting inspection and test status requirements defined by regulations, engineering product specifications or Control Plans, PPAP approval or product warrant submission
- Manage the Supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Lead quality audits for suppliers
- Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management System
Mission:
- As a PSD Sourcing team member your objective is to work with cross-functional teams for products and projects.
- You will work in the Sourcing department in the PSD division and shall, together with your colleagues, create a dynamic and flexible team.
- Our mission is to develop and maintain customer-oriented Sourcing team that provides PSD with an optimised supplier base to support PSD business goals and strategies
- Support and be a part of regional sourcing team
Experience requirements:
- 7-8 Yrs. of experience in Mining / Earthmoving equipment /off-road vehicles
Knowledge requirements:
- Hands-on Experience in Power Bi/MS Office/M3/Creo
- Good engineering background on material selection, design concept development, manufacturing process & structural design of weldment components.
- Drawings detailing and GD &T.
- Knowledge of Materials and engineering change management
- Good understanding of Heavy fabrication, Electrical, Mechanical and Hydraulics sub-systems for Mining products
- Ability to compare and finalise alternate Material grades considering applications.
- Strong knowledge about processes
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
- Excellent organisational and follow-up skills
- Competent in problem-solving, team building, planning and decision-making
Educational requirements:
- BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Engineering
Personality requirements:
- Energetic, positive, open-minded, team player, willing to learn and approachable.
- A self-starter, motivated and able to positively motivate others
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to coordinate different stakeholders.
- Travel to customer site as and when required.
- Has an attitude “DARE TO THINK NEW “
Country and city description:
Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Nashik is the third largest city in state of Maharashtra after Mumbai & Pune, located about 150 km north of state capital Mumbai. Situated at 700 m height from sea level, has lush mountainous terrain, which gives it ideal temperature variation throughout the year. Sees temperatures of around 27 °C during the day. City has ancient history, vibrant culture and traditional ethos. Nashik has beautiful and adventurous treks to offer.
Nashik gives a city feel without traffic and pollution. It has very good connectivity by Road, Rail and Air. Has Stunning Infrastructure, Excellent International Schools, Malls and Branded Stores within a radius of 10 kms.
The city has good Education infrastructure that includes Universities, Masters Programmes, Engineering collages and plenty of International High schools. Comprehensive Medical care is available in Nashik through several Medical institutions, Super Speciality Hospitals and Corporate hospitals.
Nashik is an emerging investment destination in India. It has been a major industrial centre and automobile hub. The city houses large corporates like “Mahindra Auto” one of the largest vehicle manufacturer in India, Other Multi nationals at Nashik are Robert Bosch, CEAT Tyres, ThyssenKrupp, GlaxoSmithKline, Samsonite, Siemens, ABB and many more.
The city is also known as "The Wine Capital of India". Around 90% of wine produced in India comes from the Nashik Valley. In the harvest season, Nashik is home to several wine festivals, such as the India Grape Harvest and Sula Fest.
About Epiroc Product Company Nashik:
Epiroc Nashik Product Company is manufacturing hub for Epiroc’s Underground Division (UD), Surface Division (SRD), Tools & Attachment (TLD) and Parts & Services Division (PSD) product lines, producing equipment’s for Construction, Mining and Water-well segment for India and global market and enjoying its exponential growth for several years now!!
Epiroc Product Company Nashik is proud of its highly talented and passionate team of employees. Like Nashik City, Epiroc Nashik Product Company, team is also Inclusive, warm and welcoming.
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“Epiroc believes in diversity & inclusion, hence candidates from diversified background, culture, location are encouraged to apply for this position”.
Company presentation:
United. Inspired. Performance unites us, Innovation inspires us, and commitment drives us to keep moving forward.
In the 150 countries where you can find Epiroc, we encourage our employees to take ownership of their own development and careers with the support from their leaders.
We are committed to give you every opportunity to succeed in a culture of innovation, diversity and collaboration, combined with a caring atmosphere.
Diversity and sustainability are key to grow fresh and innovative ideas and solutions for our customers. Epiroc is a leading manufacturer for the mining and infrastructure industries. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com
The position will be active for 10 days from the date of posting.
Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers, and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around 18 200 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at www.epiroc.com.
