Engineer - Supplier Quality

CIRCOR International, Inc.; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRCOR International, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to drive supplier quality across valves, castings, forgings, and machined parts.

You will lead supplier qualification, audits, PPAP, and onboarding initiatives to ensure robust manufacturing processes and compliance with industry standards. The role requires 5–8 years in Supplier/Manufacturing Quality, an ASNT NDT certification, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Engineering, preferably in valves, castings, forgings, machining, or heavy engineering industries.
• Certified NDT professional as per ASNT SNT-TC-1A

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and qualify suppliers based on quality systems, capability, and requirements.
• Conduct supplier and process audits, capability assessments, risk evaluations; ensure compliance with ISO 9001, API, ASME, PED, and other standards.
• Lead PPAP activities; review PPAP documentation (PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Capability Studies); coordinate cross-functional reviews.
• Manage supplier onboarding activities, including quality system assessments, documentation reviews, and capability evaluations; train suppliers on quality expectations and inspection requirements.
• Coordinate sample submissions, First Article Inspection (FAI), Production Part Approval (PPAP), and production trial runs; review inspection reports and test results.
• Monitor supplier process capability using Cp, Cpk, SPC; establish control plans and prevent/correct issues.
• Monitor supplier quality performance using KPIs such as PPM, On-Time Delivery, Cost of Poor Quality, NCRs, and supplier scorecards; perform RCAs (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Review manufacturing processes for valves, castings, forgings, CNC machining, heat treatment, welding, coating, and assembly; evaluate inspection methods including CMM, PMI, and NDT.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Project teams during new product development and supplier qualification; support NPI.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen; support supplier development programs.

Skills

NDT Certification

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Assurance

Kaizen / Lean

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CMM

PFMEA

SPC

Job description

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that suppliers consistently deliver high-quality products that meet engineering, manufacturing, and customer requirements. The role focuses on supplier selection, qualification, process validation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement for components related to valves, castings, forgings, and machined parts. The SQE works closely with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to improve supplier performance and ensure robust manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Qualification - Evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on quality systems, manufacturing capability, technical expertise, production capacity, infrastructure & resource capabilities review and business requirements.

Supplier audits : Conduct supplier audits and process audits, capability assessments, and risk evaluations.Assess supplier compliance with ISO 9001, API, ASME, PED, and other applicable industry standards.

PPAP Approval Management - Lead Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities for new and existing suppliers.Review and approve PPAP documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Capability Studies, Coordinate cross-functional reviews and approvals.

Supplier Onboarding & Development - Manage supplier onboarding activities, including quality system assessments, documentation reviews, and capability evaluations.Train suppliers on quality expectations, inspection requirements, and documentation standards.

Sample Validation & Trial Runs - Coordinate sample submissions, First Article Inspection (FAI), Production Part Approval (PPAP), and production trial runs.Review dimensional inspection reports, material certifications, NDT reports, and functional test results.

Process Capability Monitoring - Monitor supplier manufacturing process capability using statistical tools such as Cp, Cpk, SPC, and trend analysis.Review or establish control plans and critical process parameters.Implement preventive and corrective actions for recurring issues.

Supplier Quality Assurance - Monitor supplier quality performance using KPIs such as PPM, On-Time Delivery, Cost of Poor Quality, NCRs, and Supplier Scorecards.Investigate supplier quality issues using Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram).

Product & Process Knowledge - Review manufacturing processes related to sand casting, investment casting, closed-die forging, CNC machining, heat treatment, welding, coating, and assembly.Evaluate inspection methods including dimensional inspection, CMM, hardness testing, PMI and NDT.

Cross-Functional Coordination - Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Project teams during new product development and supplier qualification.Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.

Continuous Improvement - Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and statistical quality tools.Support supplier development programs to improve quality, delivery, and productivity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Engineering, preferably in valves, castings, forgings, machining, or heavy engineering industries.
• Certified NDT professional as per ASNT SNT-TC-1A

Preferred Skills

• Certified Lead Auditor (ISO 9001) or Supplier Auditor certification.
• Lean six sigma trained professional.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including valve manufacturing, castings (sand, investment, shell moulding), forgings (open and closed die), CNC machining, heat treatment, welding, coating, and assembly.
• Proficiency in conducting Supplier Process Audits, Product Audits, System Audits, and Special Process Audits.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), tolerance stack-up, and dimensional inspection.
• Experience with inspection and testing techniques on components and product.
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, Fault Tree Analysis, and implementation of effective Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Familiarity with international standards such as ISO 9001, API Q1/Q2, API 6D, API 600, ASME, ASTM, PED, NACE, MSS, and customer‑specific quality requirements.
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations for audits, qualification, and development activities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• PPAP approval lead time.
• Supplier audit completion and compliance.
• First-pass PPAP approval rate.
• Supplier process capability (Cp/Cpk) improvement.
• On‑time corrective action closure.
• Reduction in supplier‑related non‑conformances and cost of poor quality.

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities