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

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