- Supplier qualification, evaluation, auditing, and development.
- Conduct process, product, system, CSR, and special audits at supplier locations.
- Monitor supplier quality performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Inspection & Quality Assurance
- Inspection and measurement of bought-out parts, fabricated components, sheet metal parts, machined components, and assemblies.
- Preparation and review of Quality Assurance Plans (QAP).
- Preparation and approval of measurement protocols and inspection reports.
- Review of customer-specific quality requirements and implementation at supplier end.
Claim & Problem Resolution
- Manage supplier quality claims and customer complaints.
- Drive Root Cause Analysis and CAPA using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.
- Support containment actions and verification of effectiveness.
Project Quality
- Review and approval of PPAP, ISIR / FPI, and customer quality documentation.
- Support recent product development and supplier onboarding activities.
- Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements.
Team Management & Leadership
- Lead and develop Quality engineers and inspectors.
- Resource planning, competency development, and workload management.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration amongst SCM, Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Suppliers.
Continuous Improvement & Risk Management
- Identify quality risks and implement preventive actions.
- Drive Lean, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Promote a proactive quality culture throughout the supply chain.