Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Assistant Manager - Supplier Quality Assurance

JOB DETAIL

The Mechanical Supplier Quality Assistant Manager ensures that mechanical components sourced from suppliers meet engineering and quality standards. This role involves auditing supplier processes, resolving quality issues, and driving continuous improvement in machining and dimensional inspection practices. The individual collaborates with cross-functional teams to maintain product integrity and supplier performance. Responsible for ensuring timely CMM program verification and inspection clearance.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct supplier assessment, development, auditing, and periodic performance rating.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve raw material qualification issues and ensure compliance.
• Review technical specifications and quality documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Lead IQC operations with a focus on achieving departmental KPIs, delivering errorfree output, and ensuring strict adherence to QIP, specifications, QMS requirements, and procedures.
• Verify CMM programs and ensure timely inspection clearance.
• Organize and deliver onthejob training; maintain training records and competency tracking.
• Review nonconforming (NC) items against datasheets and quality requirements; drive closure of ONHOLD materials within targeted timelines (daily and weekly).
• Support MRB parts disposition and lot acceptance rate improvement; analyse IQC rejection cases, identify root causes, and initiate corrective actions with relevant teams to prevent recurrence.
• Manage First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and coordinate with engineering teams.
• Provide support during internal and external audits (Customer, QMS, EMS) to ensure compliance and successful outcomes.

JOB QUALIFICATION

• Engineering Degree in Mechanical

SKILLS

1. Machining Knowledge: Deep understanding of CNC machining, turning, milling, grinding, and other subtractive manufacturing processes. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
2. CMM Operation & Programming: Proficiency in operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), including software. Ability to analyze dimensional reports and troubleshoot measurement discrepancies.
3. Metrology & GD&T: Strong grasp of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), surface finish requirements, and precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges).
4. Quality Management Systems (QMS): Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100 standards. Experience in implementing and auditing QMS procedures.
5. Statistical Process Control (SPC): Ability to apply statistical tools for process monitoring, control charts, and capability studies.
6. Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving: Skilled in methodologies like 8D, Fishbone diagrams, and 5 Whys to resolve supplier quality issues.
7. Supplier Auditing & Assessment: Conducting supplier audits, evaluating process capabilities, and ensuring compliance with technical and quality standards

KPI

• % of suppliers audited as per schedule
• Supplier rating improvement (yearoveryear)
• % of supplier issues resolved within target time
• Firstpass yield (errorfree inspection output
• % of CMM program verifications completed on timely inspection clearance turnaround time
• Training & Development in hours