Senior Engineer – Supplier Quality (On-Site Support)

The role is responsible for managing plant-quality concerns, driving supplier-related issue resolution, supporting NPI builds, and ensuring uninterrupted production by executing effective containment, corrective actions, and preventive mechanisms. Husco is committed to building a diverse environment for employees to be able:

• To have the flexibility to put a personal ‘stamp’ on their work
• To continuously expand and develop their professional skills, knowledge, and career
• To create a product for our customers that serves a greater purpose to communities around the world

Key Responsibilities:

• NCR Management & Problem Resolution:
• Address and troubleshoot plant quality issues, including implementing immediate fixes.
• Plan and execute containment actions to prevent production disruptions.
• Follow up with suppliers for NCR acceptance, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Lead closure of plant quality issues to avoid line stoppages.
• Coordinate with SQD during NPD/NPI trials and communicate trial results.
• Work with cross-functional teams (CFT) for deviation approvals.
• Visit supplier locations to validate corrective actions as required.
• Coordinate and execute rework at the plant site.
• Provide performance feedback for NPI parts as per the safe launch plan.
• Lead HCP (Heightened control plan) activities during all project builds to ensure smooth valve assembly and overall build quality.
• Plant & NPI Support:
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for plant quality issues using appropriate problem‑solving tools.
• Develop, validate, and standardize measurement methods and related inspection standards.
• Collaborate with SQD to drive continuous improvement initiatives at supplier end.
• Required Skills & Attributes:
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; able to lead and resolve plant quality issues with minimal supervision.
• In‑depth knowledge of CMM programming and dimensional inspection of complex components.
• Ability to build strong collaborative relationships with NPI buyers, supplier development engineers, quality teams, production, manufacturing, and suppliers.

Authorities:

• Approved supplier Sorting SOPs.
• Approve or reject supplier sorting costs based on evaluation and justification.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BE/ Diploma in Mechanical/Production Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 -7 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of casting process, casting machining, precision machining & special processes like heat treatment, plating etc.
• Hands-on experience on 8D, Problem solving techniques, SPC,PPAP, MSA, Quality tools etc.
• Good analytical ability, six sigma green belt is preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001: 2015, IATF16949, 14001: 2004 Standards.