Purpose of the Role

The role is responsible to develop effective plans and lead the team by achieving overall Supplier Quality goals including PPM, IPTV & EPV and managing part development with NPI gateway deliverables & timelines ensuring it’s done as per compliance. It is also responsible for supplier evaluation & selection, monitoring their performance and accordingly taking corrective preventive action. This role will also support supply chain management function to ensure on time delivery of parts without compromising on quality or reliability of supply.

Job Responsibility

1 Strategy Process Orientation - SQ

- Monitor and analyse the development managers for the part design received from Engineering for manufacturability of the part as Matched Pair team along with Engineering and Purchase
- Engage with supplier in early vehicle development phase to ensure quality and timely delivery of recent parts (EVI - Early Vendor Involvement)
- Identify, and recommend potential suppliers after receiving SOR from engineering.
- Shortlist suppliers based on technical capabilities in the sourcing council by conducting technical review sign off (TRSO) along with Purchase, Engineering and FMQ.
- Conduct Design Failure mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) review with the team and other stakeholders, in order to ensure that all past potential Design failures are captured in the current design
- Study the part design and list CTQ parameters to ensure fitment and reliability of the part
- Design Validation plan sign off mentioning test start/ end date as per Engineering agreed specifications.
- Review part Manufacturing Planning at supplier end by creating Process Flow Diagram, Floor Plan Layout, PFMEA and RPN Reduction Plan, Facilities Preparation, Machinery & Equipment requirement, Tooling and Packaging Specifications
- Monitor verification of Tier 2 supplier Planning by validating their Tooling, Equipment, Production capacity, PPAP, Run @ Rate verification
- Review and drive Quality Plans which includes APQP Program Review frequency, Control Plans, Gauges / Checking Fixtures, Operator and Gauge Instructions, Boundary Samples and TGR/TGW
- Plan and verify that the team leaders, quality team members and operators are trained for production and quality of the part
- Review in detail and assess readiness for Tooling KickOff (TKO), Monitor tool development including risks associated
- Obtain initial samples and take quality approval for the part from Quality Assurance team (IR/MR)
- Conduct 3 stage PPAP by Process Validation, Material Evaluation,



Early Production Containment, 1st parts off serial tool, Matching / Dimensional validation, Capability Studies, Run @ Rate
- Drive Installation Quality Audit (IQA) along with production quality and supplier for proprietary and black box items.
- Review Vehicle level FTR(Fitment trail report ) sign off with required CFT members
- Monitor Sign-off of part submission warrant (PSW) to certify that the part has been developed as per required specifications and to meet the planned volume needs.
- Plan for Early production issue containment to ensure quality of early deliveries
- Drive team to conduct MSA to ascertain supplier health and identify improvement areas
- Ensure availability of parts as per DR2 commitment
- Prepare MIS and share the divisional review to show development/decline in supplier audit scores and propose remedy actions
- Monitor Study and Analysis of proposed drawing corrections for feasibility and design errors
- Work out solutions for failures/ fitment problems in coordination with ERC
- Drive study and report of Bad tool condition and conduct action planning for improvement
- Engage with supplier and identify opportunities for reduction of PPM and Line complaints. Plan improvements and conduct improvement review meetings.
- Conduct Field failure analysis and action planning or elimination of field failures

Key Actions – SCM

- Drive inventory control processes
- Evaluate, negotiate and manage the most complex or strategically important supplier and vendor relationships to secure terms that are in the organization's best interest
- Participate in vendor communication meetings by providing forecast for the month, change communication, current performance rating, etc.
- Drive selection of logistics & packaging service provider
- Ensure master data cell (bill of material, item, vendor master, MRP, target inventory level) management

2 Finance Management

- Ensure DMC Savings (Savings realization through VAVE) is followed and done
- Plan and review Process Control Plan Audit (PCPA)
- Ensure control of premium freight

3 Relationship development:





- Ensure good relationships with all internal and external stakeholders to acquire timely professional support to meet the delivery targets

4 People Management & Development:

- Manage the team to keep their engagement high and provide necessary support.
- Conduct IDP exercise and identify learning needs and partner with HR for fulfilment
- Conduct regular one to one and team reviews to keep track of their performance and to provide support as needed

Tata Motors is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. All recruitment decisions are based strictly on Merit, Role alignment, and Business requirements. It does not solicit or accept any form of payment or gratuity from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. Any such request received should be considered fraudulent and reported immediately.

About Tata Motors:

Part of the USD 180 billion Tata group, Tata Motors Limited (BSE: 500570; NSE: TATAMOTORS), a USD 52 billion organization, is a leading global automobile manufacturer of cars, utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks, and buses, offering an extensive range of integrated, smart, and e-mobility solutions. With ‘Connecting Aspirations’ at the core of its brand promise, Tata Motors is India’s market leader in commercial vehicles and ranks among the top three in the passenger vehicles market.

Tata Motors strives to bring new products that captivate the imagination of GenNext customers, fuelled by state-of-the-art design and R&D; centres located in India, the UK, the US, Italy, and South Korea. By focusing on engineering and tech- enabled automotive solutions catering to the future of mobility, the company’s innovation efforts are focused on developing pioneering technologies that are both sustainable and suited to the evolving market and customer aspirations. The company is pioneering India's Electric Vehicle (EV) transition and driving the shift towards sustainable mobility solutions by developing a tailored product strategy, leveraging the synergy between Group companies and playing an active role in liaising with the Government of India in developing the policy framework.

With operations in India, UK, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia, Tata Motors markets its vehicles in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the SAARC countries. As of March 31, 2025, Tata Motors’ operations include 93 consolidated subsidiaries, two joint operations, four joint ventures, and numerous equity-accounted associates, including their subsidiaries, over which the company exercises significant influence.

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