Engineer- Supplier Quality (EE)

Roles & Responsibilities-

1. Conduct Reassessment PPAP as & when required.

2. Vendor Assessment & Process / Product Audit

• Conduct supplier evaluations and audits to assess their quality management systems, manufacturing processes, and capabilities.

• Determine supplier compliance with industry standards and regulations specific to EV components.

-Conduct Process Audit & NC closure monitoring with suppliers

-Cover Process Audits upto T2 for Special Process as Per CQI guidelines this will cover Raw Material, Heat Treatment, Powder coating, Painting, rubber, Plastic, Soldering

-Conduct Product audit (Layout & Destructive / Tear down type)

3. Quality Assurance:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes and standards for supplier parts and materials.

-Monitor CTQ Parameters & any special process done at supplier end in house.

-Monitor and report on supplier performance, ensuring they meet or exceed quality expectations.

-Collaborate with suppliers to identify and rectify quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions.

-For Plant & warranty issues seek 8D & monitor the effectiveness

4. Supplier Development:

• Work closely with suppliers to improve their manufacturing and quality processes, promoting continuous improvement and best practices.

• Provide guidance and support to suppliers in meeting our EV-specific quality and safety requirements.

5. Change Management:

• Monitor and Implementation of 4M Changes and ECN/Design Changes, Re PPAP as Required, Regular Layout Inspection and Periodic DVP review , Special Process control and, Eye on Outsourced processes by Tier1 Supplier.

6. Product Testing and Validation:

• Collaborate with the design and testing teams to ensure proper testing and validation of supplier components and materials.

• Analyze test results and assess their impact on product quality and safety.

7. Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of supplier evaluations, audits, and quality performance.

• Generate reports on supplier quality metrics and trends, presenting findings to senior management.

8. Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay up-to-date with relevant EV industry standards, regulations, and certifications.

• Ensure supplier compliance with industry-specific requirements.

9. Monitor Cost of Poor Quality Mgt and Control :

• Work with suppliers to optimize Failure Costs while maintaining quality standards.

• Participate in cost-reduction/VAVE, initiatives while maintaining or improving quality.

10.QMS:

-Sound Knowledge of QMS / ISO9000 /IATF

-Internal auditor is added advantage