What You'll Do To execute flowless supplier qualification and identify the gaps in supplier Quality system - Quality, Delivery and operational alignment with Eaton manufacturing sites, communicate back to supplier & take follow up for improvement actions. Ensure supplier training and actions implemented in respective process for defect free product supply with aiming overall supplier performance improvement

- Follow up, evaluate and work on the approval of PPAP from external and internal suppliers from all Electrical Sector America's sites

- Identify, investigate, and Resolve Supplier Technical and/or System issues related to product or process realization to have effective closures.

- Analyzes Supplier Issues, use of statistical and analytical tools for Supplier Improvement.

- Implement measures to improve CAR/CAPA, Process efficiency and engage Team to achieve Goals for on time closures

- Trouble shoot flawless closures in coordination with global stake holders.

- Assist in data analysis and business growth for various supplier Quality process

- Anticipate customer requirements and provide customer centric solutions.

- Work as a co- coordinator between suppliers and internal functions/plants (Engineering, Plants, Operations, etc.) to clarify requirements, eliminate confusion, and improve closure lead time and accuracy.

- Understand customer requirement and quick turnaround time on adhoc requests.

- Monitor and communicate supplier performance of all key suppliers.

- Support and lead process transitions through on time and accurate documentation,





- Lead projects in team and act as SPOC for multiple sites and customers.

- Identify, investigate, and Resolve Supplier Technical and/or System issues related to product or process realization to have effective closures - Change managements and correlation issues

- Ensure solid engagement with all affected site Quality, SQE, SDE, SCM, CM and Engineering team.

- Encourage & implement Continuous Improvement culture within team & at supplier end.

Qualifications

BE in (Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering)

Minimum 48 years of experience in Supplier Development and Quality and Manufacturing / or Process Engineering

Skills

- Experience in working with global customers & suppliers.

- Knowledge of problem solving tools, CI tools (Six Sigma,Kaizen&A3;), APQP, PPAP, Core Tools ,GD&T; and AIAG.

- Working knowledge on Supplier change management(Process& Systems), statistical tools including SPC, Gauge R&R; and manufacturing processes such as Electrical and Electronic components (PCBA's and transformers is preferred)/Molding/Precision machining/Casting /Forging /Stamping is preferred as per sequence.

- Knowledge on supplier special processes like Heat treatment,Coating and plating will be an added advantage

- Knowledge on digital tools

- Effective Communication and presentation skills, Influencing skills,Interpersonal skills

- Strong Accountability and Escalation Management

- Time / Priority Management,

- Decision Making and Problem Solving

- Effective Collaboration & Cross Cultural Teamwork

📌 Associate Engineer - Supplier Quality (PPAP Management_Electrical Sector) (Pune)
🏢 Eaton
📍 Pune