The Assistant Manager, Supplier Quality is responsible for enhancing supplier capabilities to meet Parker-Hannifin’s quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability objectives in BCC region. This role leads APQP/PPAP execution, drives zero-defect culture at suppliers, integrates suppliers into the supply chain, and ensures continuous improvement through robust quality assurance and proactive relationship management.
Reporting to India sourcing Manager
Location : Pune
- Ensure incoming parts and supplier processes consistently meet customer and Parker standards in line with ISO 9001/IATF 16949 requirements. Represent the company in supplier review meetings and supplier escalations; act as the technical owner for supplier quality issues
- Applies various automotive methodologies and core tools - Production Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Process (APQP), 8D, A3, PPS, etc - to supports problem-solving activities for supplier parts
- Drive supplier corrective action through 8D (SCARs) process - containment, root cause, corrective/preventive actions, verification and closure.




- Develop and execute supplier development plan with risk-based approach to plan to improve quality, capacity and capability of suppliers.
- Performs supplier audits according to supplier development plan in accordance with IATF16949 requirements.
- Liaise with Supply chain to align supplier strategies, change control and commercial decisions with respect to quality requirements. teams to integrate suppliers seamlessly into the supply chain.
- Ensure alignment with internal stakeholders and suppliers on specifications, project timelines, APQP deliverables, and expectations
- Advise and review PPAP Submissions with respect to level required & respond to Supplier/Parker Queries whilst tracking on the PPAP register
- Liaise with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Team and other functional support departments to resolve Supplier quality problems.
- Lead the Supplier development

📌 Assistant Manager, Supplier Quality India for EMFE PFG Division (Mumbai)
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📍 Mumbai