Supplier Quality Engineer India Support

Impact In This Role.

• As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you'll enhance the quality and performance of our casting and CNC machining suppliers.
• You will ensure suppliers meet customer requirements, manage quality issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• This role requires frequent travel and remote support.
• Areas of Responsibility.
• Supplier Qualification: Assess new suppliers using qualification forms, develop corrective action plans, and track resolution.
• Supplier Assessment (On-site Audits): Plan and conduct audits, report findings, align on corrective actions, and verify their closure.
• Supply Base Compliance: Participate in sustainability audits and ensure corrective actions are completed within the resolution date.
• Parts Qualification: Oversee the production part approval process, coordinate trial parts, and lead first article inspections.
• Issue Resolution: Manage non-conformities, lead root-cause analysis, and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and consolidate supplier KPIs, address critical non-conformities, and evaluate supplier performance.
• Performance Improvement: Lead improvement actions for suppliers using DMAIC or 8D methodologies to meet customer and factory expectations.
• Process Compliance: Implement quality procedures, develop specific supplier procedures, and ensure proper use of quality management tools.
• Interfacing with Functions: Collaborate with Category teams, SCM, Technology, and Quality to support category strategies and supplier development needs.

Must Have Skills.

• Casting & CNC Machining Knowledge.
• Familiarity with casting processes (e g, sand, die casting) and CNC machining operations.
• Understanding of materials used in casting and machining.
• Quality Control and Inspection.
• Expertise in GD&T, measuring instruments, FAI, and SPC.
• Proficient in managing non-conformance and conducting root-cause analysis.
• Special Processes After Machining & Casting.
• Knowledge of heat treatments, surface treatments, and their effects on material properties.
• Process Improvement.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma for continuous improvement.
• Supplier Quality Management.
• Experience with supplier qualification, on-site audits, and performance monitoring.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and other relevant quality standards.
• Technical Documentation and Communication.
• Ability to create and review quality documentation (control plans, procedures).
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
• Compliance and Safety.
• Understanding of safety protocols for casting and CNC machining.
• Preferred Skills But Not Mandatory.
• Basic CNC programming knowledge (G Code, M Code).
• Basic CMM Programming Knowledge.
• Knowledge of CQI 27 casting special process assessment.

Soft Skills.

• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in inspections and documentation.
• Proactivity: Addresses issues before they escalate.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Problem-Solving: Resolves quality issues efficiently.
• Adaptability: Manages changing environments and frequent travel.
• Physical Demands.
• Sitting, working at a computer, standing, walking, and handling medium-weight parts.
• Travel Expectations.
• 26-50% travel required.

Qualifications.

• 7+ years of experience in quality engineering for castings and CNC machining.