Job Description

Job Description

1. New Project Development & APQP Management

- Lead supplier APQP activities for recent product development and localization projects, ensuring on-time SOP readiness and successful industrialization of bought-out parts.
- Drive supplier quality planning through APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, PSW approvals, feasibility reviews, and Supply On monitoring.
- Ensure supplier manufacturing readiness through Run@Rate assessments, capacity verification, and Supplier Launch Containment (SLC) execution.
- Coordinate with Project Management, Customers, and Suppliers to meet project milestones, support audits, ensure compliance with customer requirements, and manage seamless project handover.

2. Supplier Quality Assurance & Performance Management

- Drive supplier quality performance improvement through PPM reduction, incident management, complaint resolution, and preventive quality initiatives.
- Lead supplier problem-solving and corrective action activities using 8D, Six Sigma, and structured root-cause analysis methodologies.
- Manage customer, line, and incoming quality issues while ensuring timely containment, escalation management, and sustainable corrective actions.
- Develop supplier capabilities through continuous improvement, technology enhancement, performance monitoring, and crisis management to achieve long-term quality excellence.

3. Supplier Audits & Compliance

- Plan and execute:
- VDA 6.3 Process Audits, Process Audits, CQI Audits; IATF 16949 compliance audits, Customer-specific supplier audits

- Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and operational effectiveness,



Ensure implementation and closure of audit findings.
- Verify supplier compliance with industry standards, environmental requirements, and customer expectations, Support Product Safety and Regulatory Compliance requirements throughout the supply chain.

4. Supplier Development & Localization

- Lead supplier localization and development initiatives to reduce import dependency, optimize costs, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
- Conduct supplier maturity assessments, capability reviews (SCR), and risk evaluations to identify and qualify potential suppliers.
- Prepare Supplier Decision Sheets (SDS) and provide SQM recommendations to support sourcing, supplier nomination, and business decisions.
- Drive dual sourcing and localization strategies in collaboration with Purchasing and cross-functional teams to support business growth and risk mitigation objectives.

5. Process Development

- In depth Process knowledge of Aluminium / Extrusion & Machining
- Manage development, qualification, and approval of machining and extrusion suppliers, ensure rapid localization of Valve Block components to mitigate supply chain risks and support business continuity.
- Coordinate supplier manufacturing readiness, process validation, and customer approvals.

6. Supplier Change & Lifecycle Management





- Manage Product Change Notification (PCN) implementation within assigned supplier categories.
- Coordinate supplier process changes through CARV and customer approval processes.
- Maintain Material Life Cycle (MLC) management in WISE CLMS.

7. Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

- Lead Cost Reduction Program (CRP) initiatives through localization, value engineering, material optimization, and process improvement to achieve sustainable cost savings.
- Drive cross-functional cost improvement projects in collaboration with suppliers, Purchasing, R&D;, and Manufacturing teams.
- Promote manufacturing excellence by optimizing supplier processes, reducing waste, and enhancing overall operational efficiency and competitiveness.

8. Measurement Systems & Process Validation

- Lead planning and development of gauges, fixtures, and measuring instruments for supplier components.
- Ensure effective implementation of:
- MSA; SPC; Capability Studies; GD&T; requirements

- Verify process capability and product conformity through robust inspection methodologies.
- Validate supplier processes prior to production release.

9. Team Development & Leadership

- Mentor and develop SQM team members.
- Conduct technical training, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Build supplier quality competencies across project teams.
- Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.
- Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Drive Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Lean initiatives within Supplier Quality Management.

📌 Lead-SQM or Manager -SQM (Gurugram)
🏢 Aumovio
📍 Gurugram