Job Description

Impact In This Role.

- As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you'll enhance the quality and performance of our casting and CNC machining suppliers.
- You will ensure suppliers meet customer requirements, manage quality issues, and drive continuous improvement.
- This role requires frequent travel and remote support.
- Areas of Responsibility.
- Supplier Qualification: Assess new suppliers using qualification forms, develop corrective action plans, and track resolution.
- Supplier Assessment (In office Audits): Plan and conduct audits, report findings, align on corrective actions, and verify their closure.
- Supply Base Compliance: Participate in sustainability audits and ensure corrective actions are completed within the resolution date.
- Parts Qualification: Oversee the production part approval process, coordinate trial parts, and lead first article inspections.
- Issue Resolution: Manage non-conformities, lead root-cause analysis, and ensure effective corrective actions.
- Performance Monitoring: Track and consolidate supplier KPIs, address critical non-conformities, and evaluate supplier performance.
- Performance Improvement: Lead improvement actions for suppliers using DMAIC or 8D methodologies to meet customer and factory expectations.
- Process Compliance: Implement quality procedures, develop specific supplier procedures, and ensure proper use of quality management tools.
- Interfacing with Functions: Collaborate with Category teams, SCM, Technology, and Quality to support category strategies and supplier development needs.

Must Have Skills.

- Casting & CNC Machining Knowledge.
- Familiarity with casting processes (e g, sand, die casting) and CNC machining operations.




- Understanding of materials used in casting and machining.
- Quality Control and Inspection.
- Expertise in GD&T;, measuring instruments, FAI, and SPC.
- Proficient in managing non-conformance and conducting root-cause analysis.
- Special Processes After Machining & Casting.
- Knowledge of heat treatments, surface treatments, and their effects on material properties.
- Process Improvement.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma for continuous improvement.
- Supplier Quality Management.
- Experience with supplier qualification, on-site audits, and performance monitoring.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and other relevant quality standards.
- Technical Documentation and Communication.
- Ability to create and review quality documentation (control plans, procedures).
- Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
- Compliance and Safety.
- Understanding of safety protocols for casting and CNC machining.
- Preferred Skills But Not Mandatory.
- Basic CNC programming knowledge (G Code, M Code).
- Basic CMM Programming Knowledge.
- Knowledge of CQI 27 casting special process assessment.

Soft Skills.

- Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in inspections and documentation.
- Proactivity: Addresses issues before they escalate.
- Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
- Problem-Solving: Resolves quality issues efficiently.
- Adaptability: Manages changing environments and frequent travel.
- Physical Demands.
- Sitting, working at a computer, standing, walking, and handling medium-weight parts.
- Travel Expectations.
- 26-50% travel required.

Qualifications.

- 7+ years of experience in quality engineering for castings and CNC machining.

📌 Supplier Quality Engineer India Support (Pune)
🏢 Fictiv Technology Solutions
📍 Pune