Manager
- Incoming Quality Assurance Organization
- Smart Infrastructure Field of work – Quality Company
- Siemens Limited Experience level
- Experienced Professional

Job type
- Full-time Work mode
- Office/Site only Employment type
- Permanent Location(s)
- Thane
- Maharashtra – India Looking for a seasoned quality professional with 15+ years of experience in Incoming Quality and Supplier Quality Management, capable of independently leading the Incoming Quality function, driving supplier quality improvements, reducing COPQ, mentoring teams, and establishing a world-class incoming inspection system aligned with business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
1. Incoming Quality Management
• Lead all incoming inspection activities for purchased components, assemblies, and raw materials.
• Establish risk-based inspection plans and optimize inspection frequency based on supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, standards, and quality requirements.
• Drive implementation of incoming quality control procedures and inspection standards. 2. Supplier Quality Performance
• Monitor supplier quality metrics including:
• Supplier PPM, Incoming rejection rate, Supplier defect trends, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• Escalate major supplier quality issues and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Review supplier containment actions and effectiveness. 3. Problem Solving & Corrective Actions
• Lead resolution of supplier-related quality issues using:
• 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa Analysis, FMEA methodology
• Drive permanent corrective actions and elimination of recurring defects.
• Monitor D3, D4 and D8 closure performance. 4. Supplier Development




• Conduct supplier quality audits and process assessments.
• Support supplier improvement initiatives.
• Ensure implementation of APQP, PPAP and Control Plans where applicable.
• Develop suppliers to achieve targeted quality performance. 5. Metrology & Inspection System Management
• Ensure adequacy and calibration of inspection equipment.
• Establish measurement system reliability and MSA compliance.
• Drive automation and digitization of incoming inspection processes.
• Define inspection methods for critical characteristics. 6. Team Leadership & Capability Development
• Lead and mentor incoming inspection engineers and inspectors.
• Develop competency matrices and training plans.
• Drive a culture of quality ownership and continuous improvement.
• Build succession and capability within the incoming quality team. 7. Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with: Procurement, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Logistics, Project Teams
• Support new product introductions and localization projects from a quality perspective. 8. Cost & Business Improvement
• Reduce supplier-related: Rework cost, Sorting cost, Scrap cost, Line stoppages
• Maximize recovery from suppliers for quality-related losses.
• Lead quality improvement and cost reduction initiatives. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Supplier Quality




• Supplier PPM & Incoming Rejection Rate
• Repeat Defect Rate
• Supplier Escalation Closure Rate Operational Performance
• Inspection Turnaround Time
• On-Time Material Release
• Line Stoppages Due to Supplier Defects
• Inspection Productivity Cost Performance COPQ Reduction, Sorting Cost Reduction, Scrap Cost Reduction, Supplier Recovery % Improvement & Compliance
• Audit Completion Rate
• Corrective Action Effectiveness
• Training Compliance
• Digitalization/Automation Projects Completed Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 15+ years of relevant experience. Technical Skill Quality Tools
• APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plan, 8D, 5 Why, etc Standards
• ISO 9001, IATF 16949 (preferred) & VDA Audits (preferred) Inspection & Metrology
• GD&T; Interpretation, CMM Understanding, Measurement Techniques
• Capability Studies (Cp/Cpk), Statistical Analysis Software Skills
• SAP / ERP Systems
• MS Excel Advanced
• Power BI / Quality Dashboards
• Minitab Behavioral Competencies
• Strong leadership and team-building capability
• Excellent supplier management and negotiation skills
• Structured problem-solving approach
• Data-driven decision making
• Cross-functional stakeholder management
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Continuous improvement mindset Job ID 529286 Posted since 12-Nov-2026 Organization Smart Infrastructure Field of work Quality Management Company Siemens Limited Experience level Experienced Professional

Job type
Full time Work mode Office/Site only Employment type Permanent Location(s)
• Thane
- Maharashtra
- India

📌 Manager - Incoming Quality Assurance (Thane)
🏢 Siemens
📍 Thane