Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description: Supplier Quality Engineer

Company: AGCO
Industry: Agricultural Machinery & Manufacturing
Department: Supplier Quality & Manufacturing
Experience: 3–6 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: On-site

About the Company

AGCO is a global agricultural equipment manufacturer providing machinery, precision agriculture technology, and related solutions to support farmers and agricultural operations worldwide.

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of components supplied for manufacturing operations. The candidate will assess supplier performance, investigate component defects, lead corrective and preventive actions, conduct supplier audits, and collaborate with purchasing and manufacturing teams to prevent quality issues and production disruptions.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier quality performance and ensure compliance with established quality standards.
• Investigate supplier-related component defects and conduct root cause analysis.
• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities to eliminate recurring quality issues.
• Conduct supplier quality audits and monitor compliance with quality management systems.
• Review and approve quality documentation, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and control plans, as applicable.
• Apply 8D problem-solving methodologies to investigate and resolve quality concerns.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics, defect rates, rejection levels, and corrective action closure.
• Collaborate with purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve supplier issues.
• Support supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure long-term prevention of defects.
• Identify potential supply quality risks and help prevent production delays.
• Maintain supplier audit reports, non-conformance records, and quality documentation.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or quality engineering.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, component inspection, and quality control.
• Practical understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, CAPA, and 8D problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing non-conformances.
• Strong analytical, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Experience in automotive, agricultural machinery, or heavy-equipment manufacturing is an advantage.

Key Skills

Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Processes, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D Problem Solving, Quality Audits, Continuous Improvement.

Performance Expectations

• Reduction in supplier-related defects and component rejection rates.
• Timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Improved supplier quality performance and compliance.
• Prevention of production disruptions caused by supplier quality issues.
• Successful execution of supplier audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Application Process: Candidates with relevant supplier quality and manufacturing experience are encouraged to apply.

Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,600,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person