Supplier Quality Engineer

About the Role

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will drive supplier qualification, product and process qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure a high-quality, cost-effective supply base.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support the cross-functional supplier selection team with required quality data; conduct supplier audits and capability/capacity assessments to evaluate supplier risk.
• Lead cross-functional teams in Product and Process Qualification (PPQ) according to applicable process descriptions and standards.
• Support supplier quality measures across the entire process chain.
• Plan, implement, optimize, and control the efficiency of the Supplier Quality Management Process (procedures, guidelines, and tools) to ensure required quality levels.
• Coach suppliers on following Quality Management Processes and using related tools.
• Initiate and implement supplier quality improvement programs, perform root cause analysis, and apply risk mitigation measures at the supplier level.
• Track the implementation and effectiveness of improvement measures.
• Participate in design reviews as the main interface between Supplier Quality Management (SQM) and design engineers.
• Conduct design reviews with suppliers for new designs and initiate early supplier involvement when necessary.
• Support Design to Localization (DTL) and Design to Cost (DTC) efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a similar discipline (required). Master’s Degree (desired). Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a technical field and/or working in Supply Chain.
• Experience performing supplier qualification, product/process qualification, and technical supplier development to ensure a global, quality-assured, and cost-effective supply base.
• Experience leading projects and running virtual cross-functional teams in an international environment.
• Experience with large steel fabrication or casting parts, including extensive knowledge of welding and coating.
• Knowledge of ISO and ASME Standards.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and other quality & risk management methodologies.
• Project management experience (preferred).
• Lead Auditor experience or certification (preferred).
• CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) certification (preferred).
• NACE (AMPP / FROSIO) certification (preferred).

Skills

• Self-starter with strong organizational, strategic, and analytical thinking skills.
• Strong leadership skills and intercultural expertise.
• Open-minded, results- and solution-oriented with strong analytical thinking.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills.
• Basic commercial knowledge.
• Fluent in English and Indian (writing and speaking).

Schedule

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time. Must have or be able to obtain a passport.