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.
Robust 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