Senior Engineer, Supplier Quality

Danfoss; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Senior Engineer, Supplier Quality to strengthen the supplier base and ensure product quality across the lifecycle. You will lead quality planning for NPD and engineering changes, drive CAPA, and steward PPAP readiness in a manufacturing environment.

You will liaise with global suppliers and internal teams, apply ISO 9001/IATF 16949 standards, perform supplier audits, and push continuous improvement to reduce defects, improve delivery, and support robust supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10–12 years in Supplier Quality Engineering in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001/IATF 16949 and APQP/PPAP.
• GD&T, MSA, FMEA, SPC, and problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality planning for new product development and changes.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Conduct supplier audits and assess compliance with standards.
• Monitor supplier quality metrics (DPPM) and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams on quality improvement.

Skills

Quality management

APQP/PPAP knowledge

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

GD&T knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Quality management systems (QMS)

Job description

The Impact You’ll Make

As a Senior Engineer, Supplier Quality, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our supplier base. Working closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams, you will drive quality excellence throughout the product lifecycle, from new product introduction and process changes to ongoing supplier performance management. Your expertise will help strengthen supplier capabilities, reduce quality risks, improve delivery performance, and support Danfoss' commitment to delivering high-quality products and solutions to our customers worldwide.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead supplier quality planning activities for new product development and engineering changes using APQP methodologies, ensuring successful PPAP approvals and readiness for production.
• Manage supplier quality issues by driving effective root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and sustainable resolution of non-conformances.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance with quality standards, identify improvement opportunities, and strengthen supplier performance.
• Monitor and improve supplier quality performance through key metrics such as DPPM, driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and enhance overall quality.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support containment activities, supplier development programs, and quality improvement projects that improve product quality, cost, and delivery performance.

In this role, you will also support supplier claim management, participate in supplier development initiatives, and contribute to the continuous improvement of supplier quality processes across the organization.

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10 to 12 years of professional experience, including significant experience in Supplier Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, along with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Solid understanding of mechanical drawings, GD&T, dimensional inspection techniques, and the use of common measurement equipment.
• Experience with manufacturing processes including machining, casting, forging, forming, and surface treatment processes, combined with excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with supplier development programs, quality audits, structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, and continuous improvement methodologies will be considered an advantage. The ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and communicate with diverse stakeholders is highly valued.