Job Purpose

To ensure suppliers are industrialized and production-ready as per company manufacturing standards and program timelines. This role will serve as the technical interface between the supplier and internal functions (R&D;, Quality, Procurement, Operations) to ensure robust production processes, PPAP submissions, and long-term supplier capability.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Industrialization -

- Drive supplier readiness for mass production through APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning).
- Conduct Process Readiness Reviews (PRRs) and Production Line Validation at suppliers.
- Ensure suppliers meet PPAP Level 3 or 4 documentation requirements, including control plans, PFMEAs, MSA, capability studies, and run-at-rate validation.
- Work closely with Procurement and R&D; for DFM (Design for Manufacturability) reviews and early supplier engagement.
- Audit and evaluate suppliers for manufacturing capability, capacity, and process maturity.

Manufacturing Engineering

- Collaborate in production line setup, equipment commissioning, and process validation at supplier sites.
- Support problem-solving at supplier end using 8D, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
- Benchmark best practices and support lean manufacturing implementation at suppliers.




- Lead or support change management processes (ECNs, process changes, etc.)

PPAP & Documentation

- Guide suppliers in complete PPAP preparation and submission, and validate:
- Process Flow Diagrams
- PFMEA
- Control Plans
- Dimensional Reports
- Material & Performance Test Results
- MSA & SPC Studies

- Review and approve supplier PPAPs in coordination with internal quality teams.

Skills and Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Production Engineering or equivalent.
- 14 - 16 years' experience in Supplier Development / Manufacturing Engineering / Industrialization.
- Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC.
- Hands-on experience in supplier audits, line validation, and manufacturing process improvement.
- Exposure to Aluminum Die casting, Cast iron casting, machining, sheet metal, injection moulding or electronics manufacturing is a plus.
- Proficient in problem-solving tools: 8D, Ishikawa, 5 Why, etc.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.

Desirable Certifications

- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
- CQE or Certified Supplier Quality Qualified (preferred)
- IATF 16949 awareness or auditor training

📌 Supplier Industrialization - Lead (Mumbai)
🏢 Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals
📍 Mumbai