SQ ENGINEER III

TE Connectivity Corporation; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Package

Performance-Based Bonus Plans

Health and Wellness Incentives

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Community Outreach Programs

Employee Resource Group

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure supplier conformity with APQP/PPAP and quality standards. You will lead audits, drive supplier development, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to support successful product launches.

The role requires deep knowledge of automotive quality systems, process validation, and problem-solving using structured methodologies, with up to 40% travel for supplier activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in supplier quality or manufacturing quality in automotive.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP and quality planning activities.
• Experience in audits, supplier assessments, and development initiatives.
• Hands-on with FMEA, Control Plan, process validation and PFMEA.
• Experience managing supplier complaints and 8D actions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in supplier selection and pre-RFQ risk evaluation for new opportunities.
• Drive supplier development and close identified audit gaps.
• Ensure APQP compliance through product development lifecycle.
• Review manufacturing feasibility commitments for product/process needs.
• Evaluate and approve PPAP documentation per TE and customer requirements.
• Monitor APQP progress and ensure timely deliverables.
• Conduct Run-at-Rate assessments and manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Train suppliers on APQP, PPAP, Safe Launch and TE quality rules.
• Coordinate Safe Launch with QA and cross-functional teams.
• Manage supplier quality issues and drive 8D corrective actions.

Skills

Supplier Quality Management

APQP/PPAP

FMEA / Control Plan

IATF 16949 / ISO 9001

VDA 6.3

Root Cause Analysis

GD&T & Drawings

SAP

Lean Product Development

Education

BE / B.Tech (Mechanical / Production / Automotive / Industrial Engineering)

Tools

SAP

Quality Management Systems

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Description:

Job Overview

Ensures supplier compliance with quality standards and specifications through audits, inspections, and corrective actions.

Job Requirements

• Participate in supplier selection and pre-RFQ risk evaluation activities for new business opportunities.
• Drive supplier development activities and support closure of identified audit gaps.
• Ensure supplier compliance with APQP requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Review supplier manufacturing feasibility commitments related to product and process requirements.
• Evaluate and approve supplier PPAP documentation in accordance with AIAG, VDA, customer, and TE requirements.
• Monitor APQP project progress and drive timely completion of supplier deliverables.
• Conduct Run-at-Rate assessments, capacity validations, and manufacturing readiness reviews for high and medium risk components.
• Train suppliers on APQP, PPAP, Safe Launch, and TE quality requirements.
• Support implementation of lessons learned from previous projects to improve launch quality performance.
• Ensure validation of all significant and special characteristics during product development and qualification phases.
• Coordinate process release and Safe Launch implementation activities with Supplier Quality and cross-functional teams.
• Manage supplier quality issues during pre-serial phases and drive corrective action closure using 8D methodology.
• Maintain supplier approval documentation and ensure proper archival within quality management systems.
• Prepare and communicate regular project status reports related to supplier readiness, APQP milestones, and PPAP approvals.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management teams to proactively manage supplier risks and ensure successful product launches.

Education and Knowledge

• BE / B.Tech (Mechanical / Production / Automotive / Industrial Engineering)
• Strong understanding of Supplier Quality Management processes.
• Thorough knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, and Process Flow Charts.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Understanding of VDA 6.3 process audits and supplier assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as Injection Moulding, Stamping, Die Casting, Machining, Wiring Harness, Assembly, and Surface Treatment.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and problem-solving tools.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and measurement systems.
• Exposure to SAP and quality management systems is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Lean Product Development, Safe Launch, and Supplier Development methodologies is desirable.

Critical Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Manufacturing Quality within the Automotive Industry.
• Proven experience in supplier APQP execution and PPAP approval processes.
• Experience conducting supplier assessments, audits, and supplier development initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with FMEA, Control Plan development, process validation, and quality planning activities.
• Experience managing supplier complaints and corrective action processes using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Exposure to customer and supplier interactions within a global automotive environment.
• Experience supporting new product launches and industrialization projects.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% for supplier development and qualification activities.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.