Senior Quality Engineer

Role & responsibilities:

• Conduct technical, process, and system audits at supplier facilities to evaluate manufacturing capability, capacity, quality systems, and risks.
• Lead supplier qualification and on-boarding activities, including sample evaluation, process assessment, and vendor approval.
• Manage APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) for new product development and supplier changes.
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, tolerances, and GD&T requirements to ensure supplier compliance.
• Evaluate and approve Control Plans, Inspection Test Plans (ITP), Process Flow Diagrams, and FMEA documents submitted by suppliers.
• Investigate supplier quality issues, NCRs, customer complaints, and field failures through structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions through 8D, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, and Root Cause Analysis techniques.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs such as PPM, rejection rates, delivery quality, and CAPA closure effectiveness.
• Support supplier development initiatives by implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and continuous improvement practices.
• Conduct periodic supplier risk assessments and recommend mitigation plans for critical suppliers and components.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Production, Design, and Project teams to ensure supplier quality compliance and timely issue resolution.
• Travel to supplier locations for audits, inspections, development activities, and quality improvement programs

Preferred candidate profile :

• Strong knowledge of Casting, Machining, Forging, Fabrication and Manufacturing Processes.
• Proficient in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plans, and Quality Core Tools.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and Supplier Quality Management Systems.
• Expertise in Root Cause Analysis, 8D Methodology, and CAPA management.
• Experience in Supplier Audits and Vendor Development Activities.
• Hands-on understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Tools.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP Systems, and Quality Reporting Tools.