This position is to take the manage supplier quality processes and performance, to minimize the supplier quality impact to India plants operations and field/customer quality performance.

About the Role

"Responsible for developing, evaluating and improving supplier base through supplier quality systems, process/product audits, corrective actions and continuous improvement. The role will work closely with suppliers to improve quality, reduce quality costs/warranty issues and improve supplier ratings.

Responsibilities

- PPAP (Production Parts Approval Process) for new part approval
- Supplier cost recovery to minimize loss. Coordinate supplier recovery process with procurement, holding the supply base accountable for their performance
- Key contributor in India regional PSL (Preferred Supplier List) review to ensure right categorization based on quality performance.
- Participating with Procurement team (regarding "Quality section" in terms of KPI target, Cost recovery rules) during the activities for Master Purchase Agreement (MPA) or Regional Quality Agreement.
- Document management & standardization
- Host External customer Audits, third party audits and ensure timely CAPA closure.
- Preparing MIS on supplier score card.
- Drive Supplier Quality improvement projects and activities
- Contributing to Global SQA platform as key member, to share good practices and participate in global initiative development and ensure regional execution.

Requirements





- Bachelors degree required

- Masters degree preferred
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred
- ISO Lead Auditor certification preferred
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Quality management, and at least 4 years in Supplier Quality Management with proven track record of success,
- Good understanding of electronics component manufacturing process (Wire harnesses, Batteries, Sheetmetal etc...)

- Regional/National experience preferred
- Ability to utilize process/quality improvement tools and methods (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, 8D)
- Fluency with data-driven analysis and performance metrics
- Critical and creative problem-solving skills
- Good team player, positive communication and influencing skill
- Excels in flexible work environment; alternative work location and variable time requirements
- Adequate knowledge for MS word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
- Good understanding of sheet metal manufacturing process (cabinets, Wire harness, mechanical assemblies)

- Understanding of engineering drawings
- Awareness about business process of ERP system (Oracle / SAP)
- 1-3 years
- 3-5 years
- Heavy Lifting over 45 lbs.
- Frequent driving (car, van, truck)
- Willingness to travel extensively to suppliers within Mumbai / surrounding region"
- Work Location: Base Ambernath; priority supplier geography Vasai/Virar + Mumbai region
- Work Mode: 6 days WFO

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