Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, 8D, 5Why, and VDA 6.3. Knowledge of Quality Systems, IATF 16949:2015, GD&T.
- Manufacturing process Knowledge: Strong knowledge of Injection molding process & Tooling’s [DFM, Mold flow, Tool design know-how], High-pressure Die-casting, Stamping, Wiring-harnesses, Basic knowledge of other manufacturing processes.
- Industry Experience: Preferred background in automotive, or high-precision manufacturing industries.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Hands-on experience in root cause analysis, defect prevention, and supplier process audits.
- Good Communication Skills: Ability to collaborate with suppliers, internal teams, to drive quality improvements.
- Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel to supplier locations for audits, quality reviews, and corrective action implementations.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing new Product as per specific requirement through APQP process with suppliers.
• Participate in APQP process for new product development and acted as supplier quality representative, initial design review, supplier process validation and final PPAP approval
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for design reviews, feasibility studies & Supplier Selection
• Responsible for Inspection (Layout inspection/ functionally test) of newly developed product
• Coordinate for the gauge manufacturing for the new project
• Safe launch monitoring of the new purchased part
• Responsible for new part development with supplier
• Analyze supplier non-conformances, defects, and quality issues, identifying root causes using 8D, 5Why, and Fishbone Analysis.
• Do the simulation of defect at supplier end to validate the root cause of problem. Suggest the appropriate countermeasure for the problem
• Problem Analysis (7 QC tool’s & SPC) & counter measure implementation & verification at supplier end
• Responsible for sample approval for mass production at supplier end
• Establish master samples at the time of development for visual defects and fitments approved by customer for further reference
• Follow up for the countermeasure / 8D report for rejection
• Participation in the customer specific audit, IATF audits
• Develop and implement supplier quality improvement programs to reduce defects and enhance quality levels.
• Basic Knowledge of VDA 6.3 & Tool manufacturing
• Basic Knowledge of Plastic molding, Die-casting, Sheet metal and rubber molding process, Electronic parts

Job Requirements -

• B. E. / B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile
• Experience in two-wheeler or automotive Industry and suppliers
• 10 years of experience in Quality, Supplier selection, Supplier audit / Supplier development / New Product development / Incoming inspection
• Min 5 years of experience in New Product development with supplier.