Role & responsibilities:

- Conduct technical, process, and system audits at supplier facilities to evaluate manufacturing capability, capacity, quality systems, and risks.

- Lead supplier qualification and on-boarding activities, including sample evaluation, process assessment, and vendor approval.

- Manage APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) for new product development and supplier changes.

- Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, tolerances, and GD&T; requirements to ensure supplier compliance.

- Evaluate and approve Control Plans, Inspection Test Plans (ITP), Process Flow Diagrams, and FMEA documents submitted by suppliers.

- Investigate supplier quality issues, NCRs, customer complaints, and field failures through structured problem-solving methodologies.

- Drive corrective and preventive actions through 8D, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, and Root Cause Analysis techniques.

- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs such as PPM, rejection rates, delivery quality, and CAPA closure effectiveness.

- Support supplier development initiatives by implementing Lean Manufacturing,



Six Sigma, SPC, and continuous improvement practices.

- Conduct periodic supplier risk assessments and recommend mitigation plans for critical suppliers and components.

- Coordinate with Procurement, Production, Design, and Project teams to ensure supplier quality compliance and timely issue resolution.

- Travel to supplier locations for audits, inspections, development activities, and quality improvement programs

Preferred candidate profile

- Robust knowledge of Casting, Machining, Forging, Fabrication and Manufacturing Processes.

- Proficient in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plans, and Quality Core Tools.

- Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and Supplier Quality Management Systems.

- Expertise in Root Cause Analysis, 8D Methodology, and CAPA management.

- Experience in Supplier Audits and Vendor Development Activities.

- Hands-on understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Tools.

- Proficiency in MS Office, ERP Systems, and Quality Reporting Tools.

📌 Senior Quality Engineer (Ambernath)
🏢 Saini Electrical
📍 Ambernath