Supplier Quality Manager - Bearing_Heavy Engg_German MNC_Chennai

Role Summary

The Bearing Commodity Engineer is responsible for the Supplier qualification, technical evaluation, and supplier development of bearing components across multiple platforms. This role bridges engineering and procurement to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and supply continuity for bearing commodities.

Basic Qualifications

• B.E/B. Tech Mechanical engineering or an equivalent technical field from an accredited university or college with 8-12 years of experience in Supplier development
• Quality Management Systems (QMS): ISO 9001, ISO14001, ISO 45001 other relevant quality standards.
• Familiarity with GD&T, APQP, PPAP standards.

Technical Knowledge:

• Responsible for the development of Bearing, Standard Catalog and machined parts based on the specified drawings, international standards, work Norms and specifications in coordination with the Global Commodity Team.
• Good Knowledge in bearing manufacturing process.
• Evaluate bearing designs, specifications, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with forging, machining, heat treatment, and surface finishing of bearing components.
• Strong understanding of bearing failure modes, lubrication, and life calculations.
• Validate supplier testing capabilities (e.g., vibration analysis, noise testing, endurance rigs)
• Able to define process for qualification for above bearing and catalog parts at existing and new suppliers., for example: testing/qualifying criteria including process, and manufacturing ability assessment's,
• Supplier selection, qualification, evaluation, development, etc. considering the required drawings, technical standards and Work Norms.
• Planning and realization of VDA 6.3. process audits at the supplier and technical discussions, Release of Supplier, and maintaining the supplier, for continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of global bearing suppliers and sourcing trends
• Should have good knowledge in Non-Destructive Testing like UT, MPT & PT, especially for bearing components

Roles and Responsibilities

• Supplier Qualification: Perform audits (Process, Product, Quality systems, Preassessment/Compliance) to assure that the suppliers have an effective process, product acceptance standard implemented. Identify & communicate best practices/risks. Trigger and follow through on supplier improvement programs.
• Supplier Inspections: Conduct or supervise physical inspections of Bearing parts.
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers to assure compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Co-ordinate with internal stakeholders and customers to ensure timely inspection, documentation, and clearance of the offered items to meet project deliverables.
• Non-Conformity Management: For all defects, either in-process at suppliers works, establish a robust action plan to lead/support the RCA, CAPA and containment actions to minimize impact & prevent reoccurrence.
• Manage Supplier Deviation Request (SDR) activities as owner of the process and the first technical interface between the suppliers.
• Work closely with Sourcing, Quality and Engineering teams to be proactive in supplier selection.
• A technical discussion as well as the detailed explanation of the technical terms of delivery, work standards and drawings can be done with the supplier if required. The use of the first samples is defined in the project.