SQM Engineer

Aumovio; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Aumovio is seeking a Supplier Quality Leader to drive Zero Defect initiatives within the Supplier Quality Management (SQM) organization for its supplier base in India and Asia. Responsibilities include leading daily activities, conducting VDA audits, and maintaining supplier quality standards to support seamless launches. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in quality tools, excellent communication skills in English, and be willing to travel for both domestic and international engagements. Join Aumovio to foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of AIAG requirements and Quality tools.
• Rich experiences in continuous improvement and escalation management.
• Fluent in English, ready for discussions and negotiations with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Supplier Quality Function for the Category supplier base in India and Asia.
• Perform VDA 6.3 audits with Suppliers and introduce potential new suppliers.
• Maintain the Global Category Supplier Panel aligned with the Procurement Category Strategy.

Skills

Knowledge of AIAG requirements

Quality Tools & Lean Manufacturing

Communication skills

Advanced English

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Analytic and structured approach

Leadership and team spirit

Job description

• Legal Entity: AUMOVIO India Private Limited (0742)
• Job flexibility: Onsite Job
• Leadership level: Leading Self
• Working time: Full Time

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 /externally 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

• 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.
• 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.