Responsibilities
- Conduct technical and quality system audits (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100) of potential and existing mechanical suppliers to assess their manufacturing capability and capacity.
- Lead the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and drive the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) or First Article Inspection (FAI) for recent or modified mechanical parts.
- Review and approve supplier control plans, PFMEA, and inspection plans; ensure Geometric Dimensions and Tolerancing (GDT) requirements are fully understood and met.
- Issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) when defects occur; lead rigorous root-cause investigations using methodologies like 8D, 5-Why, and Ishikawa (Fishbone) diagrams; verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Track and report on supplier quality metrics (scrap rates, on-time delivery of quality documentation) and lead periodic Supplier Performance Reviews.
- Work closely with Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, and internal RD/Design Engineering to resolve manufacturability issues (DFM/DFA)



early in the product lifecycle.
- Inward inspection: Perform incoming inspection of raw materials, machined parts, and assemblies according to engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection plans.
- Review supplier documents including Material Test Certificates (MTC), Certificates of Conformance (CoC), First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, special process certificates, and inspection reports.
Requirements
- Education: Degree: Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience: 5-10 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supplier Quality, with a heavy focus on mechanical composite commodities.
- Technical Skills: Manufacturing Processes: Deep understanding of mechanical fabrication methods such as CNC machining, sheet metal, heat treatment, casting, welding, and surface treatments.
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📌 Quality- Engineer/ Senior Engineer SQA (Chennai)
🏢 The ePlane
📍 Chennai