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– Supplier Quality Leader

Job Title: Supplier Quality Leader – Friction Materials

Location: Rohtak, Haryana

Department: Supplier Quality Engineering

Experience: 1–3 Years

Industry: Automotive / Rail / Industrial Manufacturing

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Leader to manage supplier quality, supplier development, material quality, and technical support for the assigned commodity.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of chemical/material testing and friction materials, preferably with experience related to brake pads, brake blocks, automotive components, or industrial friction materials.

The role will coordinate with the central/global Supplier Quality Commodity team and support the Rohtak plant in ensuring the availability of high-quality raw materials and components.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Management

- Lead supplier quality activities for assigned commodities.

- Support supplier selection, qualification, approval, and supplier development.

- Monitor supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement.

- Coordinate with Global Commodity, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Supplier Development, and Manufacturing teams.

- Ensure suppliers consistently meet defined quality specifications and requirements.

- Prepare and maintain commodity-specific technical specifications, quality requirements, and checklists.

Material & Chemical Testing

- Understand chemical and physical testing of raw materials, including:

- Viscosity

- Density

- Moisture content

- Ash content

- Curing time

- Melting point

- Flow length

- Laser Diffraction

- Particle Size Analysis

- ICP

- XRF

- FTIR

- TGA

- DSC





- Analyse laboratory and supplier test data to identify material performance trends and deviations.

- Prepare and review Technical Data Sheets (TDS) and related technical documentation.

- Review Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS) and ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements.

Friction Material Expertise

- Understand specifications and performance requirements for friction materials used in brake pads and brake blocks.

- Develop knowledge of manufacturing processes and characteristics of key raw materials such as:

- Resin

- Rubber

- Graphite

- Steel

- Bronze

- Brass

- Barite

- Calcium Carbonate

- Lime

- Provide technical recommendations to suppliers for material improvement and process optimization.

Supplier Development & Problem Solving

- Support improvement plans for poor-performing and recurring-issue suppliers.

- Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives and chronic issue resolution.

- Drive structured problem-solving using 8D, PDCA, FTA, and 7 Basic Quality Tools.

- Support APQP activities for new projects, parts, and processes.

- Support supplier process validation and technical feasibility activities.

- Conduct supplier training to improve supplier understanding of quality requirements.

Supplier Complaints & Failure Analysis

- Manage supplier complaints and quality issues.

- Lead failure analysis and root-cause investigations.

- Ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented.

- Track and verify corrective action effectiveness.

- Document Return of Experience (ROE) and ensure lessons learned are applied to similar parts and processes.

Supplier Performance Monitoring

- Monitor supplier quality KPIs and performance.

- Ensure accuracy of supplier scorecard data before communication to suppliers.





- Participate in quarterly supplier performance reviews with Global Commodity Buyers.

- Identify supplier performance gaps and initiate escalation/corrective actions where required.

Educational Qualification

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in:

- Chemistry

- Materials Science

- Chemical Engineering

- Metallurgy / Polymer Science or related technical discipline.

- Experience in automotive, railway, industrial manufacturing, material testing, or friction materials is preferred.

Required Skills

- 6–10 years of relevant experience in Supplier Quality / Supplier Development / Material Quality.

- Strong knowledge of chemical and physical material testing.

- Experience with friction materials, brake pads, brake blocks, or similar components will be highly preferred.

- Knowledge of APQP, 8D, PDCA, FTA, FMEA and 7 QC tools.

- Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to analyse technical/laboratory test data.

- Experience handling supplier complaints and corrective actions.

- Strong supplier management and communication skills.

- Good technical documentation and reporting skills.

- Ability to work with cross-functional and global teams.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates from industries involving brake components, friction materials, automotive components, railway components, chemical materials, polymers, composites, or industrial material testing would be preferred.

Why SA Technologies Inc.?

Empowering Work Setting: A Outstanding Place to Work, especially celebrated as one of the Best Places for Women.

Excellence and Quality: A CMMI Level 5 Company, ensuring operational and service excellence.

Globally Acclaimed: A Microsoft Gold Partner and Google Partner, with over 20 years of global IT consulting and Development solutions delivery.

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