Role & responsibilities
Evaluate, qualify, and approve suppliers for HVAC components, sheet metal parts, copper tubing, heat exchangers, compressors, motors, electrical components, plastics, and bought-out assemblies.
Conduct supplier audits including Quality System Audits, Process Audits, Manufacturing Capability Assessments, and Compliance Audits.
Lead supplier PPAP/APQP activities and ensure successful current product launches.
Review supplier quality documentation including Control Plans, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, MSA, SPC studies, and Inspection Plans.
Monitor supplier quality performance through KPIs such as PPM, Rejection Rate, Customer Complaints, and Supplier Scorecards.
Investigate supplier quality issues and lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and CAPA methodologies.
Drive supplier corrective and preventive action closure within agreed timelines.
Collaborate with suppliers to improve process capability, product quality, and manufacturing consistency.
Manage incoming quality concerns and ensure containment actions are implemented promptly.




Support localization and supplier development initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
Conduct process validation and capability studies at supplier facilities.
Work closely with Design, R&D;, Production, and Procurement teams for quality improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 (where applicable), ISO 14001, and customer-specific quality requirements.
Evaluate supplier change requests and assess quality risks associated with process or material changes.
Track warranty claims, field failures, and supplier-related customer complaints, ensuring effective resolution.
Develop supplier quality improvement roadmaps and conduct periodic performance reviews.
Prepare and present supplier quality reports, audit findings, and management review presentations.
Lead supplier development activities focused on defect reduction, cost of poor quality reduction, and continuous improvement.

Preferred candidate profile

📌 Quality Sqa Pune
🏢 TACO Air International Thermal Systems
📍 Pune