DGM - Supplier Quality Powertrain

Greetings from TATA Motors !

We are currently hiring for a Deputy General Manager - Supplier Quality Powertrain role based at our PV facility in Pune, Maharashtra. Detailed JD as follows:

Role Purpose

Lead Supplier Quality operations for Powertrain commodities within the Passenger Vehicle business. The role is responsible for driving supplier quality excellence across proprietary and built-to-print components, ensuring robust quality performance from sourcing and development through serial production. The incumbent will lead a high-performing supplier quality team, strengthen supplier capabilities, support new vehicle programs, and ensure best-in-class quality, cost, and delivery performance across the Powertrain supply base.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Supplier Quality Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of Supplier Quality Managers and Engineers responsible for Powertrain commodities.
• Define and execute supplier quality strategies aligned with PV business growth plans and new product initiatives.
• Drive quality culture, capability enhancement, and continuous improvement across the supplier ecosystem.
• Develop succession plans, capability-building initiatives, and performance management mechanisms within the team.

Powertrain Commodity Quality Management

• Drive supplier quality management for key Powertrain commodities including:
• Engine systems and components
• Transmission systems and components
• Castings and forgings
• Precision machined parts
• Fuel system components
• Emission system components
• Powertrain assemblies and sub-assemblies
• Establish robust quality controls and preventive quality systems across the supply chain.

Proprietary & Built-to-Print Part Development

• Lead quality planning and supplier readiness activities for proprietary and built-to-print components.
• Partner with Purchasing, Product Engineering, and Program Teams during supplier selection and part development.
• Ensure seamless APQP execution, PPAP approval, and launch readiness for all new programs.
• Support localisation, cost optimisation, and value engineering initiatives while maintaining quality standards.

New Product Development & Program Launch

• Ensure supplier quality deliverables are achieved during new model development and vehicle launch programs.
• Drive supplier process capability assessments, risk mitigation actions, and launch quality reviews.
• Identify and proactively address potential risks impacting program timelines, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Supplier Development & Performance Management

• Establish supplier quality performance metrics and improvement roadmaps.
• Conduct supplier process audits, quality system assessments, and manufacturing capability evaluations.
• Lead quality improvement projects focusing on defect prevention, process stabilization, and capability enhancement.
• Drive supplier quality performance related to PPM, field failures, warranty claims, and customer concerns.

Problem Solving & Escalation Management

• Lead resolution of critical supplier quality concerns impacting manufacturing operations and customers.
• Drive structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D, RCA, Why-Why Analysis, and statistical techniques.
• Ensure timely containment, corrective actions, and systemic preventive actions across supplier locations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, Plant Operations, and Program Management teams.
• Influence supplier leadership teams to improve quality maturity and operational excellence.
• Present supplier quality performance, risk assessments, and business reviews to senior leadership.

Must-Have Skills

• Proven Team Leadership & People Management experience leading large Supplier Quality teams
• Deep expertise in Powertrain (PWT) Commodities
• Strong experience in Proprietary Part Development
• Strong experience in Built-to-Print Component Development
• Supplier Quality Management within Automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers
• New Product Development (NPD) and Program Launch Management
• Supplier Development and Supplier Capability Improvement
• APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plans
• Root Cause Analysis, 8D, Problem Solving Methodologies
• Supplier Audits and Manufacturing Process Assessments
• Stakeholder Management and Cross-Functional Leadership

Preferred Background

• Experience with Passenger Vehicle Powertrain systems.
• Exposure to localisation and supplier industrialisation projects.
• Experience handling domestic and global supplier networks.
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes, machining, castings, forgings, and assembly operations.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, AIAG Core Tools, and VDA standards.

Education

• Fulltime regular B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in Operations, Quality, or Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.

Preferred Candidate Profile

A seasoned Supplier Quality professional with 15-20 years of automotive experience, preferably within the Passenger Vehicle sector, possessing strong expertise in Powertrain commodities, proprietary part development, built-to-print component development, and supplier quality leadership. The candidate should have a proven track record of leading teams, developing suppliers, supporting new vehicle programs, and driving world-class quality performance across complex supply chains.