SQE Engineer – II

Overview

The SQE Engineer – II role in Supply Chain Management supports supplier quality, supplier development, new source selection, and New Product Introduction activities for automotive, off-highway, or material handling applications.

What you'll do

• Execute supplier audits and assessments for the selection and finalization of new sources.
• Support supplier development projects by facilitating the introduction of new technologies and processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth approvals and flawless part launches.
• Ensure supplier understanding and compliance with HYG specifications, processes, and procedures.
• Qualify external supplier process capability and capacity for New Product Introduction through PPAP and Run @ Rate.
• Validate and support the effective application of automotive quality tools and techniques such as PFMEA, SPC, 8D, and the 7 QC tools.
• Ensure on-time availability of interim deliverables, including prototypes and NPI parts.
• Drive timely submission and approval of complete PPAP documentation and parts.
• Manage and support deviation approvals through interim PPAP and ensure timely closure.
• Support implementation of permanent corrective actions for supplier-related issues across the lifecycle.
• Conduct and support periodic process audits at supplier sites, including audit reporting, risk identification, and tracking of closure actions.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support plant quality teams in resolving purchased component non-conformities and ensure robust resolution plans.
• Promote deployment of lessons learned and best practices across suppliers and within the commodity.

What you'll need

• Technical background in automotive, off-highway, or material handling industries.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including casting, machining, sheet metal, and fabrication.
• Understanding of manufacturing and production processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Awareness of product and process auditing methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a structured, logical approach.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Strong personal organization with the ability to plan and manage work independently.
• Experience working in a matrix organization within multinational teams.
• Results-oriented mindset with the ability to meet commitments.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong prioritization and execution capabilities for action plans.
• Hands-on experience in Microsoft tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Details

• Location: Pune, India.
• Employment type: Permanent, full time.
• Working hours: 42.5 hours.
• The role involves approximately 30–40% travel.
• Field-based: No.
• Relocation assistance is not available.