Assistant Manager -Supplier Quality

Role & responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers through capability assessments and supplier audits.
• Conduct supplier qualification, process, and quality system audits to ensure compliance with customer and international quality requirements.
• Lead supplier quality activities throughout the project lifecycle, from supplier selection and project kick-off to final product delivery.
• Support suppliers during new product development and ensure process readiness before production.
• Review supplier quality documentation including FAI, PPAP, Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), WPS/PQR (where applicable), inspection reports, and technical documentation.
• Perform final part approval and authorize product release based on customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and European customers to resolve technical, quality, and project-related issues.
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance and drive supplier development initiatives.
• Handle customer complaints through structured root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and 8D closure.
• Conduct final product inspections prior to international shipment.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable international standards.
• Maintain Quality Management System documentation in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Coordinate project execution activities with suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and customer expectations are achieved.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier performance, quality, and operational efficiency.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 10 - 12 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Project Quality & QMS.
• Strong knowledge of machining, fabrication, casting, and assembly processes.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, 8D, CAPA, and Quality Core Tools.
• Knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, dimensional inspection, and precision metrology.
• Experience in supplier audits, supplier development, and project coordination.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; excellent verbal and written communication in English is essential.
• Willingness to travel for supplier audits and development activities across India.
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification is mandatory. VDA 6.3:2023 Process Auditor certification will be an added advantage.

Company Overview:

GPS Procurement (India) Pvt Ltd is a German Based sourcing organisation supporting European customers in supplier identification, supplier qualification, supplier development, new product development, quality assurance, final product approval and project execution across various manufacturing commodities in India.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality professional to manage supplier quality activities across machining, casting, fabrication, and assembly commodities. The role involves supplier qualification, supplier development, project quality management, technical document review, final product approval, customer complaint resolution, and coordination with international customers and Indian suppliers to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.

Address and email id:

G.P.S. Procurement (India) Pvt. Ltd.

SIPCOT Industrial park, Block No.FB 02,

Polyhose Logistics Park

Plot No. T3 , Phase II Extension,

Thirumangalam, Sunguavarchatram,

Kanchipuram,

Tamilnadu - 602 106.

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.gps-international.com