Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Management

- 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 new 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.

Qualifications

Qualification

- B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

Experience 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in Supplier Quality, Incoming Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Project Quality

Preferred Skills

Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T;, tolerance stack-up, and measurement principles.
- Hands-on experience with:

- CMM

- Roundness Tester

- Surface Roughness Tester

- Hardness Tester
- Height Gauge, Profile Projector, Air Gauge, etc.

- Knowledge of

- Heat Treatment Processes

- Surface Treatment Processes
- Welding & Fabrication Processes

- Sheet Metal Manufacturing

- Machining Processes

Quality Systems
- IATF 16949
- ISO 9001
- PPAP
- APQP
- FMEA
- MSA
- SPC
- QMS Documentation

Certifications (Preferred)
- Lead Auditor (IATF 16949 / ISO 9001)
- CWI (Certified Welding Inspector)
- NDT Level-1 / Level-2

Behavioral Competencies
- Robust communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Leadership and team-building capability.
- Conflict management and negotiation skills.
- Decision-making ability.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Customer-focused approach.

📌 Deputy Manager or Manager Supplier Quality & Incoming Quality (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Bosch Rexroth India
📍 Ahmedabad