Key Responsibilities

Supplier Development & Supplier Quality Management

 Develop and implement strategic supplier development initiatives to improve suppliercapability and performance.

 Evaluate and qualify current suppliers in collaboration with Strategic Purchasing.

 Conduct supplier capability assessments and technical evaluations.

 Establish supplier quality improvement programs (QIP) and monitor progress.

 Drive supplier performance improvement through Quality, Cost, Delivery andDevelopment (QCDD) metrics.

 Support localization and alternate source development initiatives.Casting &Machining; Quality Improvement

 Provide technical support and quality oversight for suppliers manufacturing:o Sand Castingso Investm ent Castingso Bought

Outs (Gaskets, Fasteners, Nameplates etc)o Precisi on Machined Components

 Analyze supplier manufacturing processes and implement defect prevention measures.

 Improve process capabilities and manufacturing controls at supplier facilities.

 Ensure compliance with product specifications, material requirements, and engineeringstandards.Chronic R ejection Reduction & Problem Solving

 Lead supplier quality improvement projects focused on reducing chronic rejections andrecurringdefects.

 Drive root cause analysis using:o 8D Methodologyo 5 Why A nalysiso Pareto

Analysiso Fault T ree Analysis

 Resolve supplier quality issues related to:o Porosity, Shrinkage, Inclusions, Blow Holes, Cracks, Weld Repair, Machining Defectso Dimensi onal Deviations

 Verify effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions implemented by suppliers.Supplier Audits & Process Validation

 Conduct supplier process audits and system audits.





 Assess & monitor suppliers certifications like ISO, PED etc

 Lead supplier approval and development activities.

 Facilitate FAI and process validation activities.

 Ensure supplier compliance to ISO 9001 and other applicable standards.First Samples Co-ordination.

 Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement, engineering, and production,to check manufacturing feasibility of parts.

 Provide leadership and guidance to the inward quality team. Set clear performanceexpectations, provide training and development opportunities.

 Ensure that all incoming materials and products meet the company's quality assurancestandardsand specifications. Conduct regular visits and inspections to verify compliancewith qual ity requirements.

 Support improvement of inspection effectiveness and defect detection systemsNDT & Technical Evaluation

 Evaluate supplier inspection methods and quality control systems.

 Review NDT RT,PT,UT,MPI reports and support defect investigations.

 Support improvement of inspection effectiveness and defect detection systems.StrategicPurchasing Support

 Work closely with Strategic Purchasing during supplier selection and sourcing decisions.

 Provide supplier risk assessments and technical capability evaluations.

 Participate in supplier negotiations from a quality and technical perspective.

 Support supplier consolidation and strategic sourcing initiatives.Continuous Improvement

 Drive Lean Manufacturing and Supplier Excellence initiatives.

 Lead Kaizen projects at supplier facilities.

 Improve supplier scorecard performance.

 Support digitization and data-driven supplier performance monitoring.

 Monitor and report supplier quality KPIs and improvement action

📌 Assistant Manager Supplier Quality (Paithan)
🏢 LESER India
📍 Paithan