Supplier Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Qualification & On boarding
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, quality systems, and capacity
• Lead supplier audits (IATF 16949, ISO 9001) and follow up on corrective actions
• Approve supplier control plans, process flows, and PFMEAs
• New Product Introduction (NPI) Support
• Coordinate APQP deliverables: design reviews, DFMEA, process FMEA, control plans
• Manage PPAP submissions and sample approvals (PSW, dimensional reports, material certificates)
• Facilitate first-article inspections and ensure launch readiness
• Production Quality Assurance
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (PPM, on-time delivery, COPQ)
• Lead cross-functional 8D investigations and root-cause analyses for quality escapes
• Implement preventive actions (Poka-Yoke, process improvements)
• Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
• Drive supplier-driven Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma, and SPC initiatives
• Mentor suppliers on best practices for process controls, measurement systems, and defect reduction
• Report progress to internal stakeholders and recommend escalation strategies as needed
• Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain supplier quality files, audit reports, and regulatory compliance records
• Develop scorecards and dashboards for supplier performance review meetings
• Prepare monthly/quarterly quality summaries and present to senior management

Technical Skills & Tools

• Process Knowledge : Machining, Forging, Heat Treatment Process
• Quality Methodologies: APQP, PPAP, 8D, 5 Why, SPC, MSA, FMEA, 6 Sigma Green Belt
• Standards & Regulations: Internal Auditor IATF 16949
• Data Analysis: MS Office, MS Excel, Minitab etc.
• Inspection Equipment: Mechanical Comparator Gauges, Dial Indicators, Micrometres, Vernier Calliper, hardness testers, Profile Projector, Contourgraph
• Drawing readability: Ability to read GD&T, mechanical drawings, and material specifications

Qualifications Requirement Details

Education :-Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering

Experience :-3–7 years in supplier or manufacturing quality engineering within automotive components

Certifications

IATF 16949 Internal Auditor

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical mind set with problem-solving orientation
• Effective communication and negotiation skills across cultures
• Ability to influence without direct authority and drive change
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple concurrent projects

Performance Metrics

• Supplier PPM reduction targets
• On-time PPAP submission and approval rates
• Audit closure rate and effectiveness of corrective actions
• Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) savings achieved through supplier improvements

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 07/08/2025
Expected Start Date: 01/08/2025