SQM Engineer

Aumovio SE; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Aumovio SE is seeking a qualified individual to lead the Supplier Quality Function in Gurgaon, India. This role requires managing day-to-day activities, conducting VDA audits, and maintaining supplier quality standards. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and possess strong knowledge of AIAG requirements, quality tools, and lean manufacturing principles. Proficiency in English and excellent communication skills are essential, along with a willingness to travel domestically and internationally. Join a dynamic team focused on achieving Zero Defect quality performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in metal material or metal forming.
• Fluent in English, comfortable with technical discussions and negotiations.
• Rich experience in continuous improvement and production management.
• Ability to work effectively in multi-cultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Supplier Quality Function activities in India and Asia.
• Perform VDA 6.3 audits and introduce new suppliers.
• Maintain the Global Category Supplier Panel.
• Support implementation of quality standards and manage supplier improvement programs.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of AIAG requirements

Quality Tools & Lean Manufacturing

Communication skills

Analytic and structured approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Minitab or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Key targets of job profile:

• In line with AUMOVIO Global Quality understanding \"Quality First\", strive and drive Zero Defect requirement to the supplier base.


• Drive Zero Defect Culture within the SQM organization.


• Ensure Best in Class \"consistent and sustainable\" supplier quality performance to support perfect launches and no spills

Areas of responsibility / Main Tasks:

• Responsible to lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the Supplier Quality Function for Category supplier base in India and Asia.


• Perform and follow up VDA 6.3 audits with Suppliers, the assessment and introduction of potential new suppliers in close cooperation with BU Supplier Management, Category Management, Business Unit R&D and Procurement.


• Maintain the Global Category Supplier Panel for the region aligned with the Procurement Category Strategy.


• Support the Definition and implementation of category specific quality standards.


• Support Plant Supplier Quality (SQM CI/SP) in case of escalation for respective categories within the SQM organization, internally external as required.


• Initiate and manage supplier improvement programs with Supplier’s top Management and change management for running production components.


• Support the BU/ Plant SQM Teams in activities such as Supplier Maturity Evaluation, Design review with R&D, Supplier Component Review, Sourcing decision, APQP, Run@rate, PPAP for components on the assigned category.


• Escalation Management on worldwide basis, Preparation and performing Management meetings with suppliers, e.g., Red Alerts


• Drive Lessons Learned & Read Across items to avoid recurrences at/and across suppliers.


• Review of sourcing documentation and preparation for team decision


• Work in international and multi-disciplinary teams including e.g. Procurement, Engineering, Project Management, local SQM departments, Customer Quality and Logistic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferred metal material, metal forming


• Extensive knowledge of AIAG requirements, Quality Tools & Lean Manufacturing (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, ISO 14001, Six Sigma, 8D management & SPC).


• Rich experiences in continuous improvement, industrial engineering, production and escalation management.


• Communication skills, including Presentation and Negotiation techniques.


• Advanced English (Fluent, written and spoken), ready for technical discussions and negotiations with suppliers, work effectively in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.


• Computer skills (MS Office, MS Project, Minitab or equivalent, Visio)


• Willingness to travel in Domestic and International from working time.


• Knowledge of Manufacturing processes: Cold forming, Turning and Machining, Heat Treatment, Technical cleanliness, Marking / Traceability, AOI system, Functional testing, Assembly's technologies, Motors technologies, Audit Management


• Analytic and structured approach, result oriented, decision-making ability.


• Self-assured, self-driven, leadership, willingness to take responsibility, team spirit, ability to work under pressure.