About the role
- Position/ Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
- Gender: Male/Female
- Location: Pune
- Customer Name: NOV Rig Tech
- Industry Domain / Vertical: Mechanical / Manufacturing
- Reporting to: Quality Head / Program Manager
- Tenure of Position: Permanent
- Years of Experience: 10-12 Years
- Mode of Operation: Office / Hybrid
- Purpose of the Role: The primary purpose is to develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols to ensure suppliers comply with company standards, regulatory requirements, and product specifications. The role serves as a "gatekeeper and coach," managing compliance documentation, conducting systematic audits, and ensuring the smooth integration of new suppliers into the supply chain.
- Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Audit Execution: Plan, schedule, and conduct regular supplier audits onsite to assess compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, API, and customer-specific requirements.
- Supplier Qualification & Onboarding: Manage the qualification and approval process for new suppliers, including gathering essential details and validating mandatory certifications.
- Corrective Actions (CAPA/SCAR): Lead the development of corrective action plans using 8D and Why-Why analysis; validate supplier reports and verify closure effectiveness to prevent recurrence.
- Performance Monitoring: Continuously analyse supplier performance through data analysis and quality metrics to ensure production timelines and quality expectations are met.
- Risk Assessment & Quality Control: Identify potential risks in supplier processes, establish product specifications, and execute tools such as PPAP, SPC, and MSA.
- System Management: Maintain accurate data in the Supplier Quality Management (SQM) system, including uploading validated certificates and removing expired records.
- Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, production, and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
- Training & Development: Provide guidance and training to internal teams and external suppliers regarding company processes, documentation, and quality standards.
- Reporting: Maintain on-boarding dashboards and prepare regular compliance and performance reports for management communication.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives such as Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and 5S for process improvement and cost reduction.
- Qualification: Degree in Engineering or Quality Management
- Certification / Added Knowledge Preferred:
- Lead Auditor certifications for IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
- Specialized knowledge in AS9100D, CSR audit, and ISMS/IEC 27001.
- Proficiency in advanced quality tools: APQP, FMEA, and Control Plans.
- Desired Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, JIRA, Oracle, and specialized SQM systems.
- Desired Managerial / Leadership / Soft Skills:
- Strong Communication Skills: Essential for cross-functional collaboration and motivating teams.
- Ownership and Initiative: The candidate must demonstrate strong ownership skills and proactive initiative in managing supplier relationships and quality issues.
- Analytical Approach: Logical approach to problem-solving and a decisive nature.
- Special Remarks:
- Must be flexible to work with the US Time zone and be familiar with an American accent.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods and measurement systems (e.g., CMM, Micrometer) is required.