WritingJob Description: Supplier Quality EngineerAbout the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and quality-focused Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure that supplied components and materials meet established quality standards and manufacturing requirements. The role involves evaluating supplier performance, investigating component defects, conducting supplier audits, coordinating corrective and preventive actions, and collaborating with purchasing and manufacturing teams to maintain product quality and prevent production disruptions.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier quality management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

- Supplier Quality Management: Evaluate supplier quality performance, monitor compliance with quality standards, and ensure that supplied materials and components meet technical specifications.
- Quality Inspection and Assessment: Assess incoming components, review inspection results, and identify defects or deviations from established quality requirements.
- Root Cause Analysis: Investigate supplier-related quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
- Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA): Coordinate corrective and preventive actions with suppliers and internal teams, monitor implementation, and verify their effectiveness.
- Supplier Audits: Conduct supplier quality audits, assess manufacturing processes, identify compliance gaps, and follow up on corrective actions.
- APQP and PPAP: Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities and review Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation to ensure readiness for production.
- FMEA: Participate in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify potential product and process risks and implement appropriate preventive measures.
- 8D Problem Solving:



Lead or support 8D investigations for recurring defects, customer complaints, and supplier quality concerns.
- Supplier Performance Monitoring: Track supplier quality metrics, defect rates, rejection levels, corrective action closure, and overall supplier performance.
- Quality Documentation: Review and maintain inspection reports, process control documents, quality records, audit reports, and supplier approval documentation.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to resolve supplier-related issues.
- Production Support: Address component quality concerns promptly to minimize production delays, material shortages, and manufacturing disruptions.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve supplier processes, reduce defects, enhance product reliability, and strengthen quality management systems.
- Quality Standards Compliance: Ensure adherence to applicable quality management standards, internal procedures, and relevant customer requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

- Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
- Experience: Relevant experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, quality assurance, or supplier development is preferred.
- Manufacturing Knowledge: Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, component inspection, production systems, and quality control methods.
- Quality Methodologies:



Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, CAPA, 8D problem solving, and root cause analysis.
- Auditing Skills: Knowledge of supplier audits, process audits, quality documentation, and compliance assessments.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to investigate defects, interpret quality data, identify trends, and recommend effective corrective actions.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to resolve complex quality issues systematically and implement preventive measures.
- Documentation Skills: Ability to maintain accurate quality records, prepare audit reports, and track corrective action progress.
- Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams.

Required Skills

Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Processes, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D Problem Solving, Quality Audits, Supplier Performance Monitoring, Quality Assurance, Corrective and Preventive Actions, Continuous Improvement, Defect Analysis, Quality Documentation, Process Improvement, Risk Assessment, and Cross-Functional Coordination.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be analytical, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to evaluate supplier quality, investigate component defects, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems, supplier audit processes, and structured problem-solving techniques. The ability to collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, reduce defect rates, maintain quality standards, and support uninterrupted production is essential for this role.

Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,600,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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