Manager / Sr. Manager - SQA

Supplier Development & Performance Improvement

• Develop supplier quality improvement roadmaps.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives at supplier locations.
• Monitor supplier performance through scorecards and periodic reviews.
• Lead supplier capability enhancement programs to improve quality and process maturity.

APQP & New Supplier Development

• Lead Supplier APQP activities for new projects and supplier onboarding.
• Review and approve PPAP documentation and production validation reports.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC records.
• Ensure supplier readiness before mass production.

Supplier Audits & Compliance

• Plan and conduct Supplier System Audits and Process Audits.
• Ensure supplier compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Identify gaps, track corrective actions, and ensure effective closure.
• Support supplier ESG and sustainability compliance initiatives where applicable.

Supplier Quality Issue Management

• Lead investigation of supplier-related quality concerns.
• Drive root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and Problem-Solving methodologies.
• Monitor implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Minimize line stoppages and customer complaints arising from supplier issues.

Cost Reduction & Risk Management

• Support supplier cost optimization initiatives through quality improvements.
• Reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), rejections, and warranty costs.
• Identify supplier risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Support localization and alternate source development projects.