Senior Engineer - SQA

Job Description

We are seeking a data-driven and technically proficient Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead the quality management, development, and compliance of our global supply base. In this role, you will be the primary gatekeeper for components entering our high-tech manufacturing facility, ensuring that all supplier partners deliver parts that consistently meet or exceed our strict engineering specifications. You will oversee critical validation processes for Current Product Introduction (NPI) and production, manage supplier risk, and lead technical root-cause investigations to eliminate component defects before they reach our autonomous assembly lines.

Responsibilities

Supplier NPI & Component Qualification:

Execute the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process with suppliers from early design phases through to high-volume manufacturing.
Review and approve Supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions, including control plans, PFMEAs, gauge R&R;, and process capability studies.




Establish transparent quality requirements and validation protocols for custom fabrication/welding process.

Performance Monitoring & Supplier Development

Develop and track supplier quality metrics using defined key performance indicators.
Conduct rigorous in office supplier audits and quality system evaluations (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) to assess manufacturing capability and identify operational risks.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives with key suppliers to optimize their process capabilities, reduce cycle times, and lower total cost of quality.

Root Cause Analysis & Containment

Own the Supplier Corrective Action Request (CAPA/SCAR) process, holding suppliers accountable.
Lead cross-functional containment activities when defective or non-conforming incoming material is identified, preventing assembly line disruptions.
Partner with internal Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to resolve complex, multi-variable compone

📌 Senior Engineer Bengaluru (India)
🏢 Ati Robotics
📍 India