SQ&D; A&H;

Qualification, Attributes & Technical Skills required:
• Extensive knowledge of automotive hardware commodities and manufacturing processes, including Machining, Stamping, Plastic Injection Molding, Metal Injection Molding (MIM), Fasteners, Springs, Gears, Shafts, Housings, Brackets, Precision Mechanical Components and Assemblies.

• General understanding of manufacturing process controls, special processes, heat treatment, surface finishing/coating, dimensional inspection, tooling and process capability requirements.

• Experience in supplier qualification, development, industrialization and product launch activities for recent and existing suppliers.

• Experience in supplier process audits, quality system audits and manufacturing assessments in accordance with IATF16949, VDA 6.3 and AIAG requirements.

• Ability to read engineering drawings, technical specifications and GD&T; requirements, with good understanding of dimensional and tolerance controls.

• Capability to identify and resolve manufacturing and quality issues through effective supplier management and process improvement.

• Problem solving analysis skills with a logical and methodical approach (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, FTA).





• Experience in failure analysis related to machining, stamping, plastic and MIM processes, including root cause identification and corrective action implementation.

• Knowledge of process capability analysis, statistical methods and continuous improvement tools to drive supplier quality performance.

Other Skills:

• Project Management and Leadership Skills.

• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T;).

• Manufacturing Process Auditing and Supplier Development.

• Quality practices: AIAG APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, MSA, SPC, DOE, IATF16949, VDA 6.3, etc.

• Fluent spoken and written English. Knowledge of a 3rd European language is a plus.

• University Graduate in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials or Industrial Engineering.

• Previous working experience of minimum 8 years, preferably in automotive industry.

• Six Sigma experience, Lean Manufacturing expertise, Green/Black Belt is a plus.

• Communicate in a clear and concise manner with all business functions and suppliers.

• Excellent personal organization and capable of planning and managing own work.

📌 SQ&D Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Garrett - Advancing Motion
📍 Bengaluru