Engineer - Supplier Development (Electrical)

Eaton; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in India is seeking a seasoned Engineer in Supplier Development to work with electrical parts suppliers, ensuring APQP/PPAP completion and flawless launches.

You will evaluate supplier capabilities, lead PPAP/APQP activities, oversee conformity to IEC/UL/ISO/SAE/IPC standards, and drive improvements in quality, process and technology across global and local supplier networks.

Qualifications

• BE in Mechanical/Production/Aeronautical/Industrial Engineering.
• 6–10 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering and Supplier Development/Quality.
• Experience with global customers and suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of APQP/PPAP, CP/Cpk, and process controls.
• Familiarity with IEC/UL/ISO/SAE/IPC standards.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage supplier onboarding.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow up, evaluate and approve PPAP from suppliers.
• Identify, investigate and resolve supplier technical and system issues.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments (process, quality system, technical competence).
• Evaluate and qualify electrical/electronic suppliers (wiring harnesses, PCBs, ECUs, sensors, motors, coils, connectors, relays).
• Drive supplier development plans to close gaps in quality, process and technology.
• Lead PPAP/APQP, Control Plans, PFMEA, and process audits.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, UL, ISO, SAE, IPC standards.
• Validate supplier manufacturing processes for electrical products.
• Support new supplier onboarding and localization initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Skills

Supplier Development

APQP/PPAP

Quality Assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

IEC/UL/ISO/SAE/IPC standards

Process capability Cp/Cpk

Electrical drawings interpretation

Project leadership

Education

BE in Mechanical/Production/Aeronautical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

What You’ll Do

"Supplier Developmentof Electrical parts with various suppliers as per Eaton standard requirements, APQP, PPAP completion and excute the flaw less launch."

"Supplier Developmentof Electrical parts with various suppliers as per Eaton standard requirements, APQP, PPAP completion and excute the flaw less launch."

Supplier improvement and maintain the supplier performance. "

1. Follow up, evaluate and work on the approval of PPAP from external and internal suppliers

• Identify, investigate, and Resolve Supplier Technical and/or System issues related to product or process realization to have effective closures.
• Perform supplier capability assessments (process, quality system, technical competence)
• Evaluate and qualify electrical/electronic suppliers (wiring harnesses, PCBs, ECUs, sensors, motors, coils, connectors, relays, etc.)
• Drive supplier development plans to close gaps in quality, process, and technology
• Support new supplier onboarding and localization initiatives
• Lead PPAP / APQP, Control Plans & PFMEA, Process audits
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards: IEC, UL, ISO, SAE, IPC
• Validate supplier manufacturing processes for electrical products

Qualifications

BE in (Mechanical/Production/Aeronautical/ Industrial Engineering

1.Minimum 6~10 years of experience in, Manufacturing / or Process Engineering and Supplier Development and Quality

Skills

Experience in working with global customers & suppliers.

"Evaluate and qualify electrical/electronic suppliers (wiring harnesses, PCBs, ECUs, sensors, motors, coils, connectors, relays, etc.)

Perform supplier capability assessments (process, quality system, technical competence)

Drive supplier development plans to close gaps in quality, process, and technology

Support new supplier onboarding and localization initiativese.

Manufacturing & Process Knowledge

Cable crimping, soldering, potting, conformal coating

SMT / THT PCB assembly processes

Test methods: Hi‑pot, Continuity, Functional testing

Process capability (Cp/Cpk)

Reading and interpreting electrical drawings/specs

"Effective Communication ,Influencing skills- Customers and Suppliers.Interpersonal skills,

Strong Accountability and Escalation Management

Time / Priority Management ,Presentation Skills

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Effective Collaboration & Cross Cultural Teamwork"