Procurement & Quality Engineer

Overview

Procurement & Quality Engineer supporting procurement execution and supplier-quality activities for the Indian supply base.

What you'll do

• Support supplier identification, RFQ preparation, quotation comparison, and related clarifications.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding documentation and maintain approved-supplier records.
• Prepare and track purchase orders, monitoring production progress and delivery commitments.
• Monitor supplier capability, production capacity, lead times, and delivery risks; support mitigations.
• Manage supplier quality activities including QA/QC processes, quality plans, and documentation.
• Handle supplier non-conformances with containment, evidence collection, and 8D/CAPA follow-up.
• Coordinate validations and inspections (samples, first-article, test orders) and document/track findings.

What you'll need

• 7–10 years of experience in supplier quality, supplier development, or manufacturing quality.
• Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, material standards, welding processes, and certifications.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, and control plan methodologies.
• Basic to working knowledge of welding standards such as EN/ISO/AS 1554.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Basic analytical/statistical skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Details

• Direct/functional reporting to Procurement Manager – India and Sr Manager Supplier Quality (MEA/EAP).
• Location: Raigad, Maharashtra, India (Navi Mumbai, India mentioned in the description).
• Travel: frequently within India and occasionally across the MEA/EAP region.
• Language: good English required; Hindi or Marathi advantageous.