Engineer - Supplier Quality (Hydraulics)

Flender Drives Private Ltd. India; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Flender Drives Private Ltd. India in Chennai seeks an Engineer - SQE - Hydraulics to manage supplier quality for hydraulic components and systems used in Gear Units applications. You will ensure supplier and part qualification, conduct supplier process audits, and verify compliance with drawings, materials, and testing requirements.

The role requires BE Mechanical and 6-8 years of hydraulics experience. You will lead root-cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), coordinate with various internal teams,

Qualifications

• BE Mechanical required.
• 6–8 years of experience in hydraulics and OSS field.
• Be contact person: Thirumalai Kumar T.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality for hydraulic components and systems in Gear Units applications.
• Conduct supplier process audits and capability assessments.
• Review hydraulic component quality and ensure conformance to drawings and specs.
• Drive root-cause analysis (8D, 5-Why) for supplier issues.
• Coordinate with Incoming Inspection, Assembly, Testing, Engineering and Procurement to resolve quality issues.
• Prepare monthly supplier quality performance reports and implement improvement plans for critical suppliers.

Skills

SQE

Hydraulics

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

8D

Education

BE Mechanical

Tools

PPF

Job description

Engineer - SQE - Hydraulics Manage supplier quality for hydraulic components and systems used in Gear Units applications. Ensure supplier and part qualification in accordance with Flender procedures, including PPF and applicable quality documentation. Conduct supplier process audits and capability assessments to ensure compliance with Flender quality requirements. Review and verify hydraulic component quality, including pumps, valves, cylinders, manifolds, pipes, hoses, fittings, and lubrication systems. Ensure compliance with drawing specifications, material requirements, pressure ratings, leakage limits, cleanliness, and functional testing requirements, as applicable. Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, 5-Why, etc.) for supplier-related quality issues. Coordinate with Incoming Inspection, Assembly, Testing, Engineering, and Procurement to resolve hydraulic component quality issues. Monitor supplier quality performance through SFR, supplier rejection rates, corrective action closure, and non-conformance cost (NCC). Ensure supplier process changes, material changes, and outsourced operations are controlled and approved before implementation. Ensure timely closure of supplier complaints, deviations, audit findings, and corrective action plans. Coordinate supplier-related non-conformance cost assessment and recovery in accordance with Flender procedures. Drive reduction of supplier defects, assembly failures, and customer complaints through preventive quality measures. Prepare monthly supplier quality performance reports and implement improvement plans for critical suppliers.

Qualification : BE Mechanical

Experience : 6-8 years in the Hydraulics and OSS field.

Your contact person(s) for this job posting is/are: Thirumalai Kumar T

Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Flender is a leading international manufacturer of mechanical and electrical drive systems, supplying the highest quality, performance, and innovation for 125 years. The two product brands "Flender" and "Winergy" offer a wide range of gear units, couplings, generators, and associated services, focusing on key industries such as wind energy, cement, raw material processing, gas, power generation, water and wastewater, marine, cranes, and conveyor technology. With efficient drive solutions and a strong CSR focus, Flender is the partner of choice for a sustainable future. The renowned sustainability rating by EcoVadis ranks Flender among the top 1 percent of the most sustainable companies worldwide. Flender employs approximately 9,000 people globally. The company is headquartered in Bocholt, Germany. For more information, visit www.flender.com.