Supplier Quality Specialist - Sheet Metal/ Fabrication/ Machining

Job Description:

Required Skills:

• Knowledge about various types of measuring instruments & its practical working experience in incoming / in process or PDI.
• Basic knowledge about different types of manufacturing processes related to sheet metal / fabrication & machining along with their controls.
• Essential hard skills CAPA, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC & reading technical drawings.
• Good communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Familiar with Quality & Environmental Management System (ISO 9001 / IATF 16499 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 etc.).
• Direct experience of onsite supplier audits / evaluation.
• Direct experience on parts inspection & process controls at supplier end.
• Hands on experience performing root cause analysis & correcting / preventive actions.
• Knowledge about different material grades of Sheets / Alloy Steel / Aluminium / Plastics etc. & their interlinking / substitution with German material grades.
• Basic knowledge of SAP & it’s practical usage in Quality & Material management module.

Task/ Responsibilities:

Inspection Methodology and Testing

• Create and instruct quality assurance concepts. This also includes initial sample test reports. Carry out quality assessment and acceptance following the introduction of new processes and coordination with interface departments.
• Create inspection plans with critical dimensions for existing drawings.
• Conduct visual inspections, dimensional checks, and functional tests on incoming materials, parts, and components according to test plan.
• Knowledge to use various inspection tools and equipment (e.g., callipers, micrometres, gauges etc.).

Supplier Quality Management

• Preparing and leading quality reviews/meetings.
• Draw up quality assurance agreements with suppliers.
• Carrying out and supporting technical audits in accordance with ISO 9001 / IATF 16499 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 internally/externally. Implementing and developed quality standards across the board monitoring / auditing / documenting.
• Claim credit notes for rejection cases.
• Working with suppliers to address quality issues & improve product quality.
• Ensuring that suppliers adhere to quality requirements.

Documentation and Reporting

• Preparing and maintaining documentation related to quality inspections.
• Generating reports on quality performance and issues.
• Participating in quality meetings and presentations.

SAP

• Parts disposition in SAP.
• Clearance of Quality notifications in SAP.
• MM & QM module - data update in SAP.
• P.O. creation & further execution.

Education & Qualification:

• BE/ B. Tech - Mechanical / Automobile / Manufacturing or Industrial engineering.