Manager – Supply Development

Husco; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

HUSCO India is seeking an experienced Supply Development Manager to lead development, qualification, and performance improvement for the casting and machining supplier base. You will drive supplier capability, launch programs with global teams, and ensure parts meet hydraulic application requirements across India and global facilities.

The role requires deep knowledge of iron foundry processes, HPDC aluminum casting, and secondary CNC machining, plus extensive experience with APQP/PPAP and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years in supplier development, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering within castings and machining.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of iron foundry processes (greensand, shell mold) for various irons.
• Experience with high‑pressure aluminum die casting and secondary CNC machining.
• Demonstrated APQP/PPAP/Safe Launch/Heightened Control Plan execution.
• Proven NCR/8D problem solving and Supplier Improvement Plans experience.
• Experience auditing suppliers and qualifying new sources.
• Strong analytical and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier development activities for new programs with global teams from print review through SOP.
• Own DPAR, PPAP, Safe Launch, and Heightened Control Plan deployment at India suppliers.
• Support early design and manufacturability reviews for casts and machined parts.
• Drive supplier readiness, tooling validation, and PPAP to meet global launch timing.
• Participate in capacity planning and equipment selection for foundry and machining development.
• Manage supplier performance against PPM, on‑time delivery, and quality targets.
• Lead NCR closure with root‑cause analysis, containment, corrective actions, and verification.
• Develop and govern Supplier Improvement Plans with milestones and exit criteria.
• Conduct process audits and evaluate new suppliers via capability assessments.

Skills

Supplier development

Quality systems

APQP/PPAP

NCR/8D problem solving

Six Sigma (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

The Supply Development Manager leads the development, qualification, and performance improvement of HUSCO’s India-based casting and machining supply base. The role is focused on hydraulic‑grade iron castings (grey, compacted graphite, and ductile iron – greensand and shell mold), high‑pressure aluminum die castings with secondary machining, and dedicated machine shops supplying finished components to HUSCO India and other global HUSCO facilities. The position partners with global Engineering, Purchasing, and Quality teams to launch new programs, drive supplier capability, and ensure delivered parts meet hydraulic application requirements.

Employee Focus

Husco is committed to building an environment for employees to be able:

• to have the flexibility of their own work and put a personal ‘stamp’ on their output


• continuously expand and develop their professional skills and knowledge


• create a product for our customers that serves a greater purpose to communities around the world

Performance Objectives

• New Product Introduction (NPI) Leadership


• Lead supplier development activities for new programs in partnership with global Engineering and Purchasing teams, from print review through SOP.


• Own and execute DPAR, PPAP, Safe Launch, and Heightened Control Plan deployment at India casting and machining suppliers.


• Support early design and manufacturability reviews for castings and machined components, including gating/feeding, machining stock, and critical‑to‑function feature capability.


• Drive supplier readiness, tooling validation, and PPAP approval to meet global launch timing for parts shipped to HUSCO facilities (India and global).


• Participate in capacity planning and equipment selection for the overall process for both foundry and machining development in partnership with Husco supply chain and supplier’s leadership team.


• Manage supplier performance against PPM, on‑time delivery, and quality targets for the India casting and machining base supporting global HUSCO plants.


• Lead Non‑Conformance Report (NCR) closure: ensure timely containment, root‑cause analysis, corrective action, and effectiveness verification at suppliers.


• Develop, deploy, and govern formal Supplier Improvement Plans (SIPs) for underperforming suppliers, with clear milestones and exit criteria.


• Drive process capability improvement in foundry operations (sand, melt chemistry, pouring, shakeout) and in machining (fixturing, tooling, CNC capability, metrology/gauging).


• Conduct process, quality system, and capacity audits at existing iron foundries, aluminum HPDC suppliers, and machine shops.


• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers through capability assessments, technical audits, and risk reviews.


• Identify sourcing risks and prioritize development activities to strengthen the India supply base for hydraulic‑grade castings and finished machined parts.


• Publish weekly reporting on NPI program status, supplier PPM performance, and open NCR status to HIP and global stakeholders.


• Maintain visibility on supplier development pipeline, audit schedule, and SIP progress.


• Influence and guide India suppliers and internal teams to deliver against global sourcing and quality objectives.


• Collaborate with HUSCO global factories, NPI teams, Machining & Castings leadership, and Corporate Sourcing.


• Provide clear direction, decision‑making, and composure during supply constraints or launch escalations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).


• 10+ years of experience in supplier development, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering within castings and machining commodities.


• Strong hands‑on knowledge of iron foundry processes (greensand, shell mold) for grey, compacted graphite, and ductile iron – ideally for pressure‑containing applications.


• Working knowledge of high‑pressure aluminum die casting and secondary CNC machining of cast components.


• Demonstrated execution of APQP / PPAP / Safe Launch / Heightened Control Plan methodologies.


• Proven track‑record managing NCR closure, 8D problem solving, and Supplier Improvement Plans.


• Experience auditing suppliers (process and system) and qualifying new sources.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; Six Sigma certification preferred.


• Ability to work effectively with global Engineering, Purchasing, and Quality teams across time zones.


• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.