The Supplier Quality Engineer role, based in India, is responsible for managing supplier relationships and ensuring the quality and delivery performance of suppliers. This role covers supplier performance management, new product development, project order quality oversight, supplier audits, and support for sourcing initiatives across India. The position reports to the Global Sourcing Leader in India.
The primary objective of this role is to ensure suppliers consistently meet requirements related to quality, delivery, cost, and compliance. The role works closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to prevent defects, drive continuous improvement, enhance supplier capabilities, and support current and future business needs. This Job role is based in Coimbatore/Bengaluru Location.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
· Monitor supplier performance, identify gaps, and initiate improvement actions.
· Monitor supplier risks and recommend/implement necessary actions.
· Manage open order fulfillment to meet plant requirements; provide weekly updates and coordinate with plant buyers.
· Lead corrective action implementation to prevent recurrence of issues.
· Conduct supplier audits and manage associated corrective actions.
· Lead current product development activities with suppliers, working with global and plant teams.
· Align supplier inspection practices with plant standards to ensure First Time Through (FTT) for samples and production parts.
· Collaborate with global subject matter experts in castings, machining, and welding to implement robust manufacturing practices.
· Support new supplier identification, capability assessment, and BCC localization.
· Train suppliers on Celeros’ requirements in quality, HSE, and performance.
· Maintain the supplier quality TeamSite, including updates on certifications and audit reports.
· Report any HSE non-compliance and stop work as required by Celeros or regulatory standards.
· Drive improvement projects focused on l