Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to manage and improve supplier quality performance for Sheet Metal commodities. The candidate should have solid expertise in Sheet Metal manufacturing processes, Powder Coating, PPAP, Supplier Quality Management, and 7 QC Tools. The role requires effective coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage supplier quality activities for Sheet Metal and Powder Coating commodities.

- Conduct supplier audits, process audits, and quality assessments to ensure compliance with customer and organizational requirements.

- Review and approve PPAP submissions and ensure timely completion of supplier quality deliverables.

- Monitor supplier quality performance through quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

- Investigate supplier quality issues and lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and other problem-solving techniques.

- Utilize 7 QC Tools for process monitoring, defect analysis, and quality improvement.

- Work closely with suppliers to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

- Support new supplier development and supplier qualification activities.

- Ensure compliance with quality management systems, customer requirements, and manufacturing standards.

- Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Production,



and Quality teams to resolve supplier-related concerns.

- Analyze rejection trends, warranty issues, and supplier PPM performance to drive improvements.

- Participate in new product development activities and supplier APQP processes.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related discipline.

- 4-5 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering within Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, or Engineering industries.

- Hands-on experience with Sheet Metal components and Powder Coating processes.

- Strong knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, and MSA.

- Experience in supplier audits and supplier quality improvement activities.

- Good understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T;, and manufacturing processes.

Required Skills

- Supplier Quality Management

- Sheet Metal Manufacturing Processes

- Powder Coating Process Knowledge

- PPAP & APQP

- 7 QC Tools

- Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Why)

- FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plan

- Supplier Audits & Development

- Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

- Engineering Drawing Interpretation

- MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

- IATF 16949 Internal Auditor Certification.

- Exposure to Automotive Quality Systems.

- Experience working with global suppliers and customer quality requirements.

📌 Supplier Quality Engineer(Sheet Metal) (Pune)
🏢 Shavish Group
📍 Pune