2. Vendor Assessment & Process / Product Audit
- Conduct supplier evaluations and audits to assess their quality management systems, manufacturing processes, and capabilities.
- Determine supplier compliance with industry standards and regulations specific to EV components.
-Conduct Process Audit & NC closure monitoring with suppliers
-Cover Process Audits upto T2 for Special Process as Per CQI guidelines this will cover Raw Material, Heat Treatment, Powder coating, Painting, rubber, Plastic, Soldering
-Conduct Product audit (Layout & Destructive / Tear down type)
3. Quality Assurance:
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes and standards for supplier parts and materials.
-Monitor CTQ Parameters & any special process done at supplier end in house.
-Monitor and report on supplier performance, ensuring they meet or exceed quality expectations.
-Collaborate with suppliers to identify and rectify quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
4. Supplier Development:
- Work closely with suppliers to improve their manufacturing and quality processes, promoting continuous improvement and best practices.
- Provide guidance and support to suppliers in meeting our EV-specific quality and safety requirements.
5. Change Management:
- Monitor and Implementation of 4M Changes and ECN/Design Changes, Re PPAP as Required, Regular Layout Inspection and Periodic DVP review , Special Process control and, Eye on Outsourced processes by Tier1 Supplier.
6. Product Testing and Validation:
- Collaborate with the design and testing teams to ensure proper testing and validation of supplier components and materials.
- Analyze test results and assess their impact on product quality and safety.
7. Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of supplier evaluations, audits, and quality perfo