Analyst Quality-India

Kennametal Stellite Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. in Bengaluru is seeking an Assistant Manager-Supplier Quality to lead supplier quality initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement across global supplier networks.

The role focuses on defining quality standards, driving corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in supplier quality within automotive/general engineering environments, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across Sourcing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
• 8+ years supplier quality in Auto/General Engineering
• Strong SPC, FMEA, and root cause analysis skills
• Experience conducting supplier audits and evaluations
• Oil/Industrial manufacturing exposure and quality culture
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead audits of supplier quality management systems and capabilities.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Engineering and Plant Operations to select suppliers meeting quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Develop and implement quality standards, specifications, and requirements for components, materials, and services.
• Define and communicate quality expectations to suppliers via quality agreements and PPAP requests.
• Resolve supplier quality issues and drive process improvements.
• Monitor KPIs and report improvements to management; provide training on corrective actions.

Skills

Quality management principles

SPC

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Supplier audits

Effective communication

Time zone coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

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With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader,Kennametal Inc.delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn toKennametalto help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive.Kennametalgenerated$2.1 billionin revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com . Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

JobTitle: Assistant Manager-Supplier Quality

Job Summary

Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for Initial Plant Assessment, Infrastructure & Certification Requirement, Capability & Capacity Assessment. Responsible for the quality and reliability of components, materials and services provided by Kennametal (KMT) Suppliers. Collaboration with Sourcing, Engineering, Operations and Quality on Supplier capabilities, Quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Expertise in maintaining and enhancing our product quality standards while fostering strong partnerships with KMT suppliers.

Key Job Responsibilities

List each key responsibilities in order of importance

• Leads audits to assess current and potential supplier’s quality management system, manufacturing processes and capabilities as well as strengths, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Sourcing, Engineering and Plant Operations teams to select suppliers that meet our quality, cost, and delivery.
• Develop and implement quality standards, specifications, and requirements for purchased components, materials, and services.
• Define and communicate clear quality expectations to suppliers through quality agreements and PPAP requests.
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve quality issues, improve processes, and enhance product quality.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement with suppliers and report to KMT management.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to suppliers in implementing corrective and preventative actions to address quality issues.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on quality requirements and expectations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality standards, regulations, and industry requirements, such as ISO 9001, USCTI Standard, etc.
• Spend approximately 25-50% of time traveling to suppliers and/or KMT facilities (domestic and international).

Years of Relevant Work Experience Required: 5-8 Years

Required Skills

• Educational minimum – Bachelor’s in Engineering - related discipline( Preferably Mechanical)
• Experience minimum – At least 8 years of experience in supplier quality engineering or a related role in Auto / General Engineering / Cutting Tool , manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality management principles, methodologies, and tools such as statistical process control (SPC), failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and root cause analysis.
• Experience conduction supplier audits, assessment, and performance evaluations.
• Experience working in an industrial, automotive, or aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Certification in quality management is a plus (ASQ QE for example).
• Operate with a team-oriented culture that reflects Kennametal’s mission, vision, and values.
• Adapt to a flexible work schedule, accommodating international meetings and calls in differing time zones as required.
• Understanding of Matrix organization and reporting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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