About the role
- Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives for casting components
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs such as Supplier PPM, rejection trends, warranty concerns, and production loss incidents; drive improvement actions.
- Lead supplier issue resolution using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.) and ensure effective CAPA implementation.
- Conduct supplier process, product, and system audits; ensure timely closure and effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Support supplier evaluation and qualification activities for new supplier development and onboarding.
- Drive APQP activities and ensure timely PPAP approvals for new product development and localization projects.
- Manage supplier process, tooling, material, and engineering changes through established change management processes.
- Develop supplier capabilities in sheet metal manufacturing, welding, surface treatment, and other special processes.
- Collaborate with Sourcing, Design, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to achieve quality, cost, delivery, and project objectives.
- Ensure compliance with IMS, customer-specific requirements, and quality standards while maintaining supplier quality dashboards, reports, and continuous improvement initiatives.