- Develop, implement, and monitor supplier quality assurance processes
- Evaluate and monitor supplier performance (PPM, rejection, delivery quality)
Maintain approved supplier list and quality ratings
2.2 Incoming Quality Control (IQC)
- Ensure effective incoming material inspection as per control plans
- Ensure compliance with sampling plans and inspection standards
- Coordinate disposition of non-conforming incoming materials
2.3 Supplier Development & Audits
- Plan and conduct supplier audits (process/system)
- Identify improvement areas and support suppliers in corrective action implementation
- Support supplier certification and development programs
2.4 Supplier Non-Conformance & Corrective Action
- Handle supplier complaints and ensure 8D / corrective action closure
- Perform root cause analysis and verify effectiveness of actions
- Prevent recurrence through system improvements
2.5 APQP & PPAP (Supplier Interface)
- Support supplier APQP activities, PFMEA, Control Plan review
- Review and approve supplier PPAP submissions
- Coordinate Run@Rate and process validation at supplier end
2.6 Change Management
- Ensure control of supplier engineering and process changes
- Review and approve Supplier Change Requests (SCR / PCN)
- Ensure validation and customer approval where applicable
2.7 Measurement System & Calibration (Supplier Related)
- Ensure supplier compliance to MSA, SPC, and calibration requirements
- Verify gauge capability and calibration records during audits