Core Responsibilities by Lifecycle Stage
Supplier Selection & Evaluation: Assess vendor capabilities, review risk registers, and perform initial technical audits before awarding contracts. [
Development & Qualification: Translate technical drawings into transparent acceptance criteria, approve initial samples, and validate the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
Mass Production Monitoring: Track defect trends (such as parts per million or PPM), monitor process capability, and review regular quality metrics.
Problem Solving & Containment: Lead root cause analysis when parts fail, manage non-conformances, and issue formal corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)