SQA - Casting & Machining role

Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE); Alwar; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE) in Rajasthan seeks a Supplier Quality Assurance expert to drive engine parts quality from supplier base, ensuring conformance to specs and PPAP readiness.

You will lead APQP, PPAP, 8D, RCA and FMEA, coach suppliers, and collaborate with NPD, Sourcing and Internal Quality to deploy DQMS and Six Sigma.

The role requires hands-on experience in casting and machining, supplier audits, data-driven reporting and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Ensure parts used in engine production conform to technical specs and drawings.
• Support NPD by ensuring supplier quality processes for new components.
• Oversee APQP and PPAP implementation for supplier components.
• Lead 8D, RCA and FMEA problem-solving initiatives.
• Expertise in castings and machining process establishment.
• Expertise in SPC, MSA and Industry 4.0 practices.
• Work with production, engineering and sourcing to resolve supplier-quality issues in real time.
• Develop and implement quality standards and procedures for suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance data and prepare regular quality reports.
• Implement and monitor DQMS at supplier end.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Supplier Quality Assurance

• - Expert & hand on knowladge in casting & machining, engine commodities processes.
• - New part development with proper process techniques - Techinical feasibility, APQP.
• - C Sample & D Sample development, Sample inspection, PPAP at supplier site.
• - Supplier Audits - Initial assesment audit, Process Audit, PPAP Audit.
• - Supplier on site visit & travel.
• - Counduct 3 party meeting to resolve Techinical feasibility, APQP open points.
• - Day to day technical support & coaching for supplier for part development & quality issues and resolution.
• - Drive deployment of Quality performance requirements, initiatives and training to supply base. Use & impliment SQA tools at supplier e.g. DQMS , Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Six sigma, Zero PPM, 8D, PFMEA, SPC, Gage R&R etc. as required
• - Collaborate with the NPD/Sourcing/R&D/Internal Quality in part development process.
• - Conduct regular audits and inspections of supplier facilities to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• - Implement corrective actions with suppliers in case of non-conformities or quality issues.
• - Monitor supplier performance through key metrics (e.g., PPM, RFT) and implement improvement plans where necessary

2 Product and Process Quality Assurance:

• - Ensure that all parts used in engine production conform to technical specifications and engineering drawings.
• - Support new product development (NPD) by ensuring supplier quality processes are in place for new component introductions.
• - Oversee the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and ensure proper implementation of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for supplier components.
• - Lead problem-solving initiatives using methods such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• - Expertise in Process Establishment of Castings & machining part
• - Expertise in SPC,MSA and indystry 4.O Practices.

3 Cross-functional Collaboration:

• - Work closely with the production, engineering, and sourcing, oversees customer teams for part develpment & resolve supplier-related quality issues in real time.
• - Collaborate with internal departments to develop and implement quality standards, procedures, and best practices for suppliers.

4 Data Management & Reporting:

• - Monitor and analyze supplier performance data, including rejections, defects, and warranty claims.
• - Prepare and present regular quality reports, providing insights and recommendations for supplier quality improvements.
• - Manage documentation and records related to supplier audits, certifications, and quality performance.
• - Implimente & monitor DQMS ( Digital Quality Mangment System) at supplier end.

5 Continuous Improvement:

• - Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to supplier quality processes to reduce defects and ensure high-quality engine production.
• - Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance supplier quality management.
• - Resolution of Early Field Concerns during Development.