– Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Department: Quality Assurance

Industry: Precision Engineering, Jigs & Fixtures, CNC Machining & Industrial Automation

Experience: 2–5 Years

Location: Hosur, Tamil Nadu

1. Job Summary

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to manage supplier quality performance, ensure incoming material and component quality, conduct supplier audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The candidate should have experience in precision machining, fabrication, jigs and fixtures, and engineering components, with a strong understanding of quality standards and inspection methods.
1. Key Responsibilities

- Evaluate, qualify, and approve new suppliers based on quality, capability, and compliance requirements.
- Conduct supplier audits, process audits, and quality system assessments.
- Monitor incoming inspection of raw materials, CNC-machined components, fabricated parts, and fixture components.
- Review engineering drawings, GD&T;, inspection reports, and dimensional measurement results.
- Coordinate with suppliers to resolve quality issues, rejections, and non-conformities.
- Initiate and follow up on Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), 8D reports, and root cause analysis.
- Monitor supplier performance through rejection rates, PPM, delivery quality, and audit scores.
- Support First Article Inspection (FAI), PPAP documentation, and new product or component approval, as applicable.
- Ensure supplier compliance with customer specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards.
- Coordinate with procurement, production, design,



and incoming quality teams to resolve supplier-related issues.
- Drive continuous improvement activities to reduce defects, rework, and supplier rejection costs.
- Maintain supplier quality records, audit reports, inspection data, and corrective action documentation.

1. Technical Skills Required

- Knowledge of quality tools such as 7 QC Tools, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
- Understanding of ISO 9001 quality management systems; IATF 16949 knowledge is an advantage.
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FAI, CAPA, and 8D problem-solving methodology.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T;, and dimensional inspection reports.
- Experience with CNC-machined parts, sheet metal, fabrication, jigs, fixtures, and precision engineering components.
- Knowledge of inspection instruments such as CMM, vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and bore gauges.
- Proficiency in supplier audits, quality documentation, and data analysis.

1. Educational Qualification

- Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related discipline.

1. Preferred Candidate Profile

- Experience in supplier quality assurance within precision engineering, automotive, industrial automation, or manufacturing industries.
- Robust communication, negotiation, and supplier coordination skills.
- Ability to independently investigate quality issues and ensure timely corrective actions.
- Willingness to travel to supplier locations for audits and quality improvement activities.

Pay: ₹19,600.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Supplier Quality Engineer (Hosur)
🏢 HYA Tech Private
📍 Hosur