JOB DESCRIPTION
Position
Engineer – Supplier Quality

Department
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Reports To
Deputy Manager - Quality
Location
Coimbatore
Revision
00
Effective Date
07th August 2026

Position Summary
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that suppliers consistently deliver high-quality products that meet engineering, manufacturing, and customer requirements. The role focuses on supplier selection, qualification, process validation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement for components related to valves, castings, forgings, and machined parts. The SQE works closely with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to improve supplier performance and ensure robust manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities
Supplier Qualification - Evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on quality systems, manufacturing capability, technical expertise, production capacity, infrastructure & resource capabilities review and business requirements.

Supplier audits : Conduct supplier audits and process audits,



capability assessments, and risk evaluations. Assess supplier compliance with ISO 9001, API, ASME, PED, and other applicable industry standards.

PPAP Approval Management - Lead Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities for recent and existing suppliers. Review and approve PPAP documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Capability Studies, Coordinate cross-functional reviews and approvals.

Supplier Onboarding & Development - Manage supplier onboarding activities, including quality system assessments, documentation reviews, and capability evaluations. Train suppliers on quality expectations, inspection requirements, and documentation standards.

Sample Validation & Trial Runs - Coordinate sample submissions, First Article Inspection (FAI), Production Part Approval (PPAP), and production trial runs. Review dimensional inspection reports, material certifications, NDT reports, and f

📌 Engineer - Supplier Quality (Coimbatore)
🏢 CIRCOR International
📍 Coimbatore