Supplier Quality Lead

This is a hands-on, leadership-oriented role responsible for Evaluating new suppliers and developing, auditing, monitoring and improving supplier capabilities to ensure product quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery. The position involves close collaboration with engineering, quality, and sourcing teams across Marmon Group companies.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Ferrous Castings, Forgings, Sheet Metal, Fabrication and Precision Machined Components, along with a deep understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and ISO/IATF standards.

This is a hands-on, leadership-oriented role responsible for Evaluating new suppliers and developing, auditing, monitoring and improving supplier capabilities to ensure product quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery. The position involves close collaboration with engineering, quality, and sourcing teams across Marmon Group companies.

Mandatory Skills

1114 years of experience in Supplier Quality Assurance / Supplier Technical Assistance for mechanical components

Strong understanding of IATF 16949 & ISO 9001 quality management systems

Proficiency in Ferrous Castings, Forgings, Sheet Metal, Fabrication and Precision Machined Component manufacturing processes

Hands-on experience with Core tools of Quality, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, problem-solving methodologies.

Desired Skills

Lead Auditor certification in IATF 16949 & ISO 9001

Experience in new vendor development and supplier performance improvement

Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, VAVE and Poka-Yoke methodologies

Exposure to ASME, ASTM, Global quality standards and international supplier audits.

Data Analysis and Quality reporting (Monthly and Quarterly)

Strong business acumen and strategic thinking ability