Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Nordex India; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex India is seeking an Assistant Manager - SQA to lead supplier quality assurance activities from Chennai, India. You will audit suppliers, define corrective actions, and manage qualification programs for electrical materials in a global context.

You should have a technical degree in Electrical Engineering, 7+ years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of ISO standards, APQP, and quality tools. Proficiency in SAP, MS Office, and Power BI is preferred; willingness to travel is

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent field.
• Welding engineering training is preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Audit suppliers and define corrective actions across systems, processes, products.
• Track audit findings and evaluate corrective actions.
• Plan supplier and product qualification and approval for Electrical material group.
• Support prototype inspections and SAT activities.
• Support FAI and track prototype deviations.
• Drive supplier quality transformation projects (QASL, LPA).
• Monitor supplier process control using KPIs and report to Global SQA.

Skills

Quality management

Teamwork

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Electrical Eng degree

Welding engineering training

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Power BI

APQP

Job description

Assistant Manager - SQA

REQUISITION ID : 12267

LOCATION: Chennai, TN, IN, 601201

DEPARTMENT: SQA

YOUR TASKS :

• Assess and audit suppliers and define corrective actions (systems, processes, products, and control plans).
• Track audit findings and evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Plan supplier and product qualification and approval processes for the Electrical material group.
• Support and execute prototype inspections and plan SAT activities.
• Support and execute First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Define and track actions for prototype and first article deviations.
• Effectively implement supplier quality transformation projects (e.g., QASL, LPA).
• Support nonconformity and claim processes and agree on corrective actions with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier process control and performance using KPIs.
• Report supplier performance status to Global SQA on a regular basis.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Technical background with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field; training as a welding engineer is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in comparable positions.
• Knowledge of quality management methods (e.g., Ishikawa, FMEA, 8D).
• Training in quality management standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 (e.g., TÜV, Bureau Veritas).
• Convincing and professional manners toward both external and internal stakeholders.
• Strong teamwork capabilities and excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office; Power BI skills are preferred.
• Knowledge of APQP / APQP for Wind, QASL, LPA, and FTR.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

Experience Level Senior Level