Supplier Quality Mechanical (Sheet Metal & Plastics)

Experience: 3~5 Years
Education: B.E. / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Role Summary

Responsible for Supplier Quality Assurance for sheet-metal and plastic components, including supplier audits, incoming material inspection, PPAP/APQP activities, 8D/SCAR closure, dimensional and functional validation, supplier development, and analysis of production/field failures. Should have strong knowledge of sheet-metal fabrication, injection Molding, tooling, GD&T;, measuring instruments, SAP, and quality documentation.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform supplier quality audits and assess supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and process controls.
- Conduct incoming inspection and daily clearance of sheet-metal and plastic components.
- Review and approve PPAP/APQP documents, including PSW, Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, and dimensional reports.
- Analyze supplier quality issues and drive 8D, RCA, CAPA, and SCAR closure within defined timelines.
- Monitor supplier rejection, PPM, OTD, response time, and quality performance.
- Conduct process audits and product audits at supplier locations.
- Perform dimensional inspection using Vernier caliper, micrometer, height gauge, bore gauge, CMM, profile projector, and other measuring instruments.
- Verify GD&T;, drawing specifications, critical/major dimensions, surface finish, and fitment requirements.
- Evaluate sheet-metal processes such as laser cutting, punching, bending, stamping, welding, riveting, deburring, and powder coating/plating.
- Evaluate plastic processes such as injection molding, tooling, material drying, molding parameters, trimming, assembly, and surface finishing.
- Support new supplier development, new part development, tooling trials, First-Off/FAI, and PPAP approval.
- Participate in tool trials, process validation, run-at-rate, and launch readiness activities.




- Analyze production and field-return failures related to mechanical components and drive corrective actions with suppliers.
- Support containment, sorting, rework, deviation management, and line rejection clearance.
- Maintain supplier quality records, inspection reports, 8D status, PPAP status, and supplier performance data in SAP/ERP systems.
- Prepare quality reports and maintain documentation using MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.
- Conduct regular supplier visits for process improvement, problem-solving, and quality-system compliance.

Required Technical Skills

- Robust knowledge of sheet-metal and plastic manufacturing processes.
- Good understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T;, tolerances, fits, and specifications.
- Knowledge of injection molding, plastic materials, tooling, defects, and process parameters.
- Knowledge of sheet-metal fabrication, welding, stamping, bending, laser cutting, and surface treatment.
- Hands-on experience with dimensional inspection and measuring instruments.
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, 8D, RCA, CAPA, and SCAR.
- Ability to identify common plastic defects such as sink marks, warpage, short shot, flash, weld lines, burn marks, flow marks, and dimensional variation.
- Ability to identify common sheet-metal defects such as burrs, cracks, dents, distortion, dimensional variation, weld defects, surface defects, and coating issues.
- Understanding of tooling, fixture, gauge, and preventive-maintenance requirements.
- Ability to conduct supplier process audits and product/process assessments.
- Knowledge of SAP/ERP for GRN, inspection, rejection, material blocking/release, and quality records.
- Good knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and quality reporting.

Educational Qualification

- Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- 35 years of experience in Supplier Quality / Supplier Development / Incoming Quality / Quality Assurance.
- Experience in automotive, EV, EVSE, electrical equipment, or manufacturing industries preferred.
- Experience with sheet-metal and injection-molded plastic components preferred.

📌 Supplier Quality Mechanical Sheet Metal & Plastics (Hyderabad)
🏢 Exicom
📍 Hyderabad