Job Overview

Ensures supplier compliance with quality standards and specifications through audits, inspections, and corrective actions.

Job Requirements

- Participate in supplier selection and pre-RFQ risk evaluation activities for recent business opportunities.

- Drive supplier development activities and support closure of identified audit gaps.

- Ensure supplier compliance with APQP requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.

- Review supplier manufacturing feasibility commitments related to product and process requirements.

- Evaluate and approve supplier PPAP documentation in accordance with AIAG, VDA, customer, and TE requirements.

- Monitor APQP project progress and drive timely completion of supplier deliverables.

- Conduct Run-at-Rate assessments, capacity validations, and manufacturing readiness reviews for high and medium risk components.

- Train suppliers on APQP, PPAP, Safe Launch, and TE quality requirements.

- Support implementation of lessons learned from previous projects to improve launch quality performance.

- Ensure validation of all significant and special characteristics during product development and qualification phases.

- Coordinate process release and Safe Launch implementation activities with Supplier Quality and cross-functional teams.

- Manage supplier quality issues during pre-serial phases and drive corrective action closure using 8D methodology.

- Maintain supplier approval documentation and ensure proper archival within quality management systems.

- Prepare and communicate regular project status reports related to supplier readiness, APQP milestones, and PPAP approvals.

- Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing,



and Program Management teams to proactively manage supplier risks and ensure successful product launches.

Education and Knowledge

- BE / B.Tech (Mechanical / Production / Automotive / Industrial Engineering)

- Strong understanding of Supplier Quality Management processes.

- Thorough knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, and Process Flow Charts.

- Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements.

- Understanding of VDA 6.3 process audits and supplier assessment methodologies.

- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as Injection Moulding, Stamping, Die Casting, Machining, Wiring Harness, Assembly, and Surface Treatment.

- Proficiency in root cause analysis and problem-solving tools.

- Working knowledge of GDT, engineering drawings, and measurement systems.

- Exposure to SAP and quality management systems is an advantage.

- Knowledge of Lean Product Development, Safe Launch, and Supplier Development methodologies is desirable.

Critical Experience

- Minimum 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Manufacturing Quality within the Automotive Industry.

- Proven experience in supplier APQP execution and PPAP approval processes.

- Experience conducting supplier assessments, audits, and supplier development initiatives.

- Hands-on experience with PFMEA, Control Plan development, process validation, and quality planning activities.

- Experience managing supplier complaints and corrective action processes using structured problem-solving methodologies.

- Exposure to customer and supplier interactions within a global automotive environment.

- Experience supporting new product launches and industrialization projects.

- Willingness to travel up to 40% for supplier development and qualification activities.

Competencies

- Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

📌 SQ ENGINEER III (Pune)
🏢 TE Connectivity
📍 Pune