Key Responsibilities:
Supplier Quality Management
Ensure incoming parts from suppliers meet drawing and specification requirements.
Review and approve PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documents and samples.
Monitor supplier quality performance (PPM, rejections, delivery issues) and drive improvement actions.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with suppliers.
Ensure closure of supplier non-conformance reports (NCRs) within agreed timelines.
Supplier Audit & Evaluation
Plan and conduct supplier audits (process, system, and product audits) as per IATF 16949 standards.
Evaluate supplier capability for current part development and regular supply.
Identify high-risk suppliers and initiate improvement or development programs.
Participate in supplier selection and approval processes in coordination with the purchase and development teams.
Current Product Development (NPD) Support
Collaborate with the project and purchase teams for early supplier involvement during current product development.




Review supplier APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) documents and validate process control plans.
Support tooling trials, sample validation, and process capability (Cp, Cpk) studies at supplier end.
Approve PPAP submission and ensure readiness for SOP (Start of Production).
Supplier Development & Continuous Improvement
Support suppliers in implementing quality improvement techniques like 8D, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
Facilitate training and technical guidance to suppliers for quality system improvement.
Drive localization and cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality.
Implement performance-based rating and reward mechanisms for suppliers.
Quality Systems & Compliance
Ensure supplier processes align with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
Maintain and update supplier quality documentation and audit records.
Coordinate with customers for any supp

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