Supplier Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct supplier audits and assessments (initial, periodic, and special audits) based on ISO 9001, AS9100, and MIL-STD compliance.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure product conformity to drawings, material specifications, and special process requirements.
• Review and approve First Article Inspection (FAI), Process Qualification documents, and PPAP submissions for defence programs.
• Monitor and analyze supplier quality performance metrics (PPM, NCRs, On-Time Delivery, etc.).
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and ensure effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for supplier non-conformances.
• Develop and implement Supplier Quality Improvement Plans (SQIP) for underperforming or critical suppliers.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Engineering, Procurement, Incoming QC) to ensure supplier deliverables align with project milestones.
• Ensure strict traceability, documentation, and compliance with defence project requirements and quality standards.
• Validate special processes such as welding, painting, plating, and heat treatment at supplier locations when applicable.
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities for supplier-related issues.
• Maintain up-to-date supplier quality records, audit reports, and qualification documents.

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Aerospace / Metallurgy / Industrial Engineering.
• 3–8 years of experience in Supplier Quality or Vendor Development in Defence, Aerospace, or Precision Manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication, machining, casting, sheet metal, electronics, or composite materials (as per plant focus).
• Working knowledge of defence manufacturing standards like MIL-STD, DGAQA, CEMILAC, and international standards like AS9100, ISO 9001.
• Exposure to NADCAP processes and special process audits (preferred).
• Experience in tools such as 8D, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, and FAI (AS9102).

Key Competencies & Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing and inspection processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for supplier coordination.
• Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving ability.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and compliance management.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with sourcing, design, QA, and logistics teams.
• Comfortable with frequent travel to supplier sites and manufacturing locations

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person