Company Description AltEdge is a global manufacturing partner specializing in precision metal components supplied from India to customers worldwide. The company focuses on high-quality casting, machining, and forging solutions for demanding industrial applications. AltEdge collaborates closely with international clients to meet stringent technical, quality, and delivery requirements.

The organization emphasizes continuous improvement, advanced manufacturing practices, and robust supplier partnerships to ensure reliable performance. Team members join a growing, globally oriented business with opportunities to impact supply chains across multiple regions and industries.

Role Description The Lead Supplier Quality Manager – Casting, Machining, Forging is a full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru. This position is responsible for managing and improving supplier quality performance for casting, machining, and forging suppliers, ensuring components meet all technical and regulatory standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include establishing and maintaining supplier quality requirements, conducting supplier audits and process reviews, and overseeing incoming inspection and quality control activities.

The role involves analyzing quality data, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions, and collaborating with suppliers to implement process improvements.

The Lead Supplier Quality

Manager will work closely with engineering, procurement, and operations teams, coordinate qualification of new suppliers, support APQP/PPAP activities,



and ensure consistent communication and documentation of quality standards across the supply base.

Qualifications

- Strong background in supplier quality management for casting, machining, and forging, including experience with process control and metallurgical considerations.
- Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies such as root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), FMEA, control plans, and statistical process control.
- Experience conducting supplier audits, process capability assessments, and implementing quality improvement initiatives in manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of relevant quality standards and systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949 or similar), as well as documentation and reporting practices.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T;, and collaborate effectively with design and manufacturing teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with attention to detail and a focus on measurable results.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills for engaging with suppliers and internal stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; advanced qualifications or certifications in quality (e.g., CQE) are an advantage.
- Previous experience in a leadership or senior quality role within metal components manufacturing or similar industrial sectors.
- Willingness to travel to supplier locations as needed and work on-site in Bengaluru.

📌 Lead Supplier Quality Manager Casting Machining Forging (Bengaluru)
🏢 AltEdge
📍 Bengaluru