Overview
We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Development Engineer to manage supplier quality activities for plastic automotive components, particularly bumper systems, injection-molded parts, and painted components. The role will be responsible for supplier quality assurance, process capability improvement, new product quality approvals, supplier development, and resolution of supplier-related quality concerns.
The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in plastic component manufacturing processes, supplier quality management systems, APQP/PPAP methodologies, and automotive quality standards.
Responsibilities
Supplier Quality Management
Evaluate, qualify, and monitor suppliers manufacturing injection-molded and painted plastic components.
Conduct supplier process audits, capability assessments, and quality system evaluations.
Drive supplier performance improvements related to quality, delivery, and process capability.
Lead supplier issue resolution through structured problem-solving methodologies and corrective action implementation.




Collaborate with suppliers on tooling modifications, process changes, and design updates to ensure product quality and manufacturability.
New Product Quality Assurance
Support APQP activities for current product development.
Review and approve PPAP submissions and Part Submission Warrants (PSW).
Ensure compliance with customer requirements, engineering specifications, and regulatory standards.
Validate process readiness and manufacturing controls before production launch.
Process Improvement & Problem Solving
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supplier manufacturing processes.
Lead root cause analysis using quality tools such as:
8D
5 Why
Fishbone Diagram
Pareto Analysis
SPC
Monitor supplier defect trends and implement preventive actions.
Support cost reduction and quality enhancement initiatives through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Supplier Development
Develop supplier capability improvement plans.
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📌 Supplier Quality Development Engineer – Plastic Components (India)
🏢 Expleo
📍 India