Supplier Quality Engineer, AP

Overview

Supplier Quality Engineer (AP) responsible for supplier qualification, quality risk management, and driving corrective actions to ensure project delivery readiness.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with procurement to support supplier selection, qualification, and qualification inputs on risks and compliance.
• Lead supplier qualification activities including audits, documentation reviews, and first article inspections.
• Manage supplier delivery performance and act as the primary supplier quality contact for assigned categories/projects.
• Embed quality expectations in supplier agreements and onboarding with procurement.
• Drive resolution of supplier quality issues using RCA and CAPA.
• Conduct supplier visits, process audits, and Gemba walks to verify compliance and mitigate risks.
• Initiate and support supplier claim management and related COPQ validation and recovery with procurement.

What you'll need

• At least 04 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or industrial quality assurance roles.
• Good knowledge of supplier quality processes including APQP, audits, NCR/CAPA, and qualification.
• Competence in quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and related QHSE standards.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and quality specifications.
• Experience with supplier audits, inspections, and qualification activities.
• A technical degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).

Details

• Location: Pune.
• Travel requirement: domestic/international travel (60%–70%).
• Language: English communication and fluent local language.