Key Responsibilities Conduct supplier audits and assessments initial periodic and special audits based on ISO 9001 AS9100 and MIL-STD compliance Collaborate with suppliers to ensure product conformity to drawings material specifications and special process requirements Review and approve First Article Inspection FAI Process Qualification documents and PPAP submissions for defence programs Monitor and analyze supplier quality performance metrics PPM NCRs On-Time Delivery etc Conduct Root Cause Analysis RCA and ensure effective Corrective and Preventive Actions CAPA for supplier non-conformances Develop and implement Supplier Quality Improvement Plans SQIP for underperforming or critical suppliers Coordinate with internal teams Engineering Procurement Incoming QC to ensure supplier deliverables align with project milestones Ensure strict traceability documentation and compliance with defence project requirements and quality standards Validate special processes such as welding painting plating and heat treatment at supplier locations when applicable Support Material Review Board MRB activities for supplier-related issues Maintain up-to-date supplier quality records audit reports and qualification documents Qualifications Experience B E B Tech in Mechanical Production Aerospace Metallurgy Industrial Engineering 3-8 years of experience in Supplier Quality or Vendor Development in Defence Aerospace or Precision Manufacturing Hands-on experience with fabrication machining casting sheet metal electronics or composite materials as per plant focus Working knowledge of defence manufacturing standards like MIL-STD DGAQA CEMILAC and international standards like AS9100 ISO 9001 Exposure to NADCAP processes and special process audits preferred Experience in tools such as 8D FMEA APQP PPAP Control Plans and FAI AS9102 Key Competencies Skills Solid technical knowledge of manufacturing and inspection processes Excellent verbal and written communication for supplier coordination Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving ability Strong documentation reporting and compliance management Ability to work cross-functionally with sourcing design QA and logistics teams Comfortable with frequent travel to supplier sites and manufacturing locations Job Types Full-time Permanent Pay 25 000 00 - 30 000 00 per month Benefits Food provided Health insurance Provident Fund Work Location In person

📌 Supplier Quality Engineer (Maharashtra)
🏢 Kala Defence & Aerospace system
📍 Maharashtra