Lead Supplier Quality Chassis /EV aggregates

Purpose

Lead Supplier Quality for EV aggregates to ensure supplier process capability, component quality, PPAP readiness, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and organizational requirements while driving a Zero PPM in Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality & Program Management

- Lead quality assurance for EV aggregates including Battery Packs, Motors, Controllers/Inverters, Chargers, HV/ LV cables, HVAC, Axles, e-Steering, Suspension, Braking Systems, and other critical systems of chassis parts / assemblies.
- Drive APQP, supplier development, and PPAP approval activities for current product launches and engineering changes.
- Establish supplier quality metrics and drive performance against PPM, warranty, delivery quality, and cost-of-poor-quality targets.

Process Compliance & Supplier Development

- Conduct supplier audits, process assessments, and capability evaluations to ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer requirements.
- Review and approve PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, Process Flow Diagrams, and PPAP documentation.
- Lead supplier improvement initiatives th Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Poka-Yoke methodologies.
- Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives through capability enhancement, process optimization,



and adoption of industry best practices.
- Establish supplier development roadmaps and monitor progress against quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability targets.
- Compliance to monitor COP critical parts & knowledge on PME drive/FAME localisation verification knowledge is essential.

Problem Solving & Risk Management

- Drive containment actions, root cause analysis, and corrective actions using problem solving CORE tools methodologies.
- Resolve supplier-related manufacturing, field quality concerns.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain quality risks to ensure uninterrupted production.

Cross-Functional Leadership

- Collaborate with Sourcing /NPD, Product Development, Manufacturing Quality, and Suppliers to achieve quality and launch objectives.
- Lead supplier performance reviews and present key quality metrics, risks, and improvement plans to management.
- Mentor and develop Supplier Quality Engineers and build a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

- Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience: 16-18 years in Automotive/EV manufacturing with minimum 5 years in Supplier Quality leadership.

📌 Lead Supplier Quality Chassis /EV aggregates (Hyderabad)
🏢 Olectra Greentech
📍 Hyderabad