Asst Manager - SQI Casting Responsibilities & Key Deliverables Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives for casting components Monitor supplier performance through KPIs such as Supplier PPM, rejection trends, warranty concerns, and production loss incidents; drive improvement actions. Lead supplier issue resolution using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.) and ensure effective CAPA implementation. Conduct supplier process, product, and system audits; ensure timely closure and effectiveness of corrective actions.
Support supplier evaluation and qualification activities for current supplier development and onboarding. Drive APQP activities and ensure timely PPAP approvals for new product development and localization projects. Manage supplier process, tooling, material, and engineering changes through established change management processes.
Develop supplier capabilities in sheet metal manufacturing, welding, surface treatment, and other special processes.
Collaborate with Sourcing, Design, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to achieve quality, cost, delivery, and project objectives. Ensure compliance with IMS, customer-specific requirements, and quality standards while maintaining supplier quality dashboards, reports, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Preferred Industries Automobile Education Qualification Bachelor of Engineering; Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical; Bachelor of Engineering in Automobile General Experience 4-6 years in Automobile working in Supplier Quality Assurance Critical Experience System Generated Core Skills 7 QC Tools Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Analytics Auditing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Metallurgy Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) System Generated Secondary Skills Communication Skills Teamwork Experience Level Mid Level