Supplier Quality Mechanical Sheet Metal & Plastics

Supplier Quality Mechanical (Sheet Metal & Plastics)

Experience: 3~5 Years
Education: B.E. / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Role Summary

Responsible for Supplier Quality Assurance for sheet-metal and plastic components, including supplier audits, incoming material inspection, PPAP/APQP activities, 8D/SCAR closure, dimensional and functional validation, supplier development, and analysis of production/field failures. Should have strong knowledge of sheet-metal fabrication, injection Molding, tooling, GD&T, measuring instruments, SAP, and quality documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform supplier quality audits and assess supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and process controls.
• Conduct incoming inspection and daily clearance of sheet-metal and plastic components.
• Review and approve PPAP/APQP documents, including PSW, Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, and dimensional reports.
• Analyze supplier quality issues and drive 8D, RCA, CAPA, and SCAR closure within defined timelines.
• Monitor supplier rejection, PPM, OTD, response time, and quality performance.
• Conduct process audits and product audits at supplier locations.
• Perform dimensional inspection using Vernier caliper, micrometer, height gauge, bore gauge, CMM, profile projector, and other measuring instruments.
• Verify GD&T, drawing specifications, critical/major dimensions, surface finish, and fitment requirements.
• Evaluate sheet-metal processes such as laser cutting, punching, bending, stamping, welding, riveting, deburring, and powder coating/plating.
• Evaluate plastic processes such as injection molding, tooling, material drying, molding parameters, trimming, assembly, and surface finishing.
• Support new supplier development, new part development, tooling trials, First-Off/FAI, and PPAP approval.
• Participate in tool trials, process validation, run-at-rate, and launch readiness activities.
• Analyze production and field-return failures related to mechanical components and drive corrective actions with suppliers.
• Support containment, sorting, rework, deviation management, and line rejection clearance.
• Maintain supplier quality records, inspection reports, 8D status, PPAP status, and supplier performance data in SAP/ERP systems.
• Prepare quality reports and maintain documentation using MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.
• Conduct regular supplier visits for process improvement, problem-solving, and quality-system compliance.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of sheet-metal and plastic manufacturing processes.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, fits, and specifications.
• Knowledge of injection molding, plastic materials, tooling, defects, and process parameters.
• Knowledge of sheet-metal fabrication, welding, stamping, bending, laser cutting, and surface treatment.
• Hands-on experience with dimensional inspection and measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, 8D, RCA, CAPA, and SCAR.
• Ability to identify common plastic defects such as sink marks, warpage, short shot, flash, weld lines, burn marks, flow marks, and dimensional variation.
• Ability to identify common sheet-metal defects such as burrs, cracks, dents, distortion, dimensional variation, weld defects, surface defects, and coating issues.
• Understanding of tooling, fixture, gauge, and preventive-maintenance requirements.
• Ability to conduct supplier process audits and product/process assessments.
• Knowledge of SAP/ERP for GRN, inspection, rejection, material blocking/release, and quality records.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and quality reporting.

Educational Qualification

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 35 years of experience in Supplier Quality / Supplier Development / Incoming Quality / Quality Assurance.
• Experience in automotive, EV, EVSE, electrical equipment, or manufacturing industries preferred.
• Experience with sheet-metal and injection-molded plastic components preferred.