Role & responsibilities

Supplier Quality Assurance .
- Expert & hand on knowladge in casting & machining, engine commodities processes.
- New part development with proper process techniques - Techinical feasibility, APQP.
- C Sample & D Sample development, Sample inspection, PPAP at supplier site.
- Supplier Audits - Initial assesment audit, Process Audit, PPAP Audit.
- Supplier on site visit & travel.
- Counduct 3 party meeting to resolve Techinical feasibility, APQP open points.
- Day to day technical support & coaching for supplier for part development & quality issues and resolution.
- Drive deployment of Quality performance requirements, initiatives and training to supply base. Use & impliment SQA tools at supplier e.g. DQMS , Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Six sigma, Zero PPM, 8D, PFMEA, SPC, Gage R&R; etc. as required
- Collaborate with the NPD/Sourcing/R&D;/Internal Quality in part development process.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections of supplier facilities to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Implement corrective actions with suppliers in case of non-conformities or quality issues.
- Monitor supplier performance through key metrics (e.g., PPM, RFT) and implement improvement plans where necessary Product and Process Quality Assurance:
- Ensure that all parts used in engine production conform to technical specifications and engineering drawings.
- Support recent product development (NPD) by ensuring supplier quality processes are in place for new component introductions.




- Oversee the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and ensure proper implementation of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for supplier components.
- Lead problem-solving initiatives using methods such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
-Expertise in Process Establishment of Castings & machining part
-Expertise in SPC,MSA and indystry 4.O Practices.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with the production, engineering, and sourcing, oversees customer teams for part develpment & resolve supplier-related quality issues in real time.
- Collaborate with internal departments to develop and implement quality standards, procedures, and best practices for suppliers.
Data Management & Reporting:
- Monitor and analyze supplier performance data, including rejections, defects, and warranty claims.
- Prepare and present regular quality reports, providing insights and recommendations for supplier quality improvements.
- Manage documentation and records related to supplier audits, certifications, and quality performance.
- Implimente & monitor DQMS ( Digital Quality Mangment System) at supplier end.
Continuous Improvement:
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to supplier quality processes to reduce defects and ensure high-quality engine production.
- Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance supplier quality management.
- Resolution of Early Field Concerns during Development.

Preferred candidate profile

📌 Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (Rajasthan)
🏢 Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE)
📍 Rajasthan