Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Management

• Conduct supplier quality audits (process audit & product audit) for sheet metal fabrication, welding, and powder coating & plating vendors.
• Evaluate supplier capability, capacity and special processes such as

  turret punch press, laser cutting, bending, welding, powder coating, and trivalent zinc plating

  .
• Perform in-process and final inspection of fabricated and coated components at supplier location.
• Create

  audit reports, NCRs, 8D reports

  , and follow up for closure of corrective / preventive actions.
• Monitor supplier quality performance indicators (PPM, rejection trends, on-time closure of actions, and delivery performance).

Inspection & Technical Capability

• Conduct dimensional inspection of sheet metal and fabricated panels using CMM/Height Gauge/Caliper/Vernier/Gauge tools.
• Inspect welded structures, interlocks, assemblies & surface finish inspection (powder coating DFT, gloss, adhesion test, impact test, salt spray test results).
• Perform plating quality checks such as coating thickness, white/red rust corrosion checks, adhesion, and visual evaluation.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements for MV switchgear assemblies.

Cross Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with

  Purchase, In-house Quality, Production, Service & Engineering

  for resolving supplier-related concerns.
• Support new part development (NPD) and PPAP documentation including

  FAI, control plan, PFMEA, process validation

  , and sample approval.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction & quality enhancement activities.

Documentation & Compliance

• Create and maintain supplier audit reports, CAPA documents and inspection records.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OSH) and internal quality procedures.
• Prepare monthly supplier performance reviews and improvement plans.

Required Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of

  sheet metal fabrication

  and machine operations (turret punch press, bending machine, welding process MIG/TIG/Spot).
• Understanding of

  powder coating process

  & test methods (adhesion, impact test, DFT, corrosion resistance).
• Knowledge of

  plating operations

  (Trivalent zinc / Nickel chrome) & corrosion testing.
• Strong drawing reading capability & understanding of GD&T.
• Experience with quality tools:

  5 Why, 8D, CAPA, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA

  .
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems & basic data analytics.
• Good communication, negotiation skills & supplier management skills.
• Ability to travel for supplier audits and field inspection.