Sr. Engineer - Supplier Development & Quality

Eaton; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in electrical manufacturing is seeking a Sr. Engineer - Supplier Development & Quality. The ideal candidate will drive supplier quality improvements and train suppliers in quality systems. Candidates must have 10-12 years of relevant experience and a strong background in supplier development and process engineering. This role is full-time and requires excellent collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12 years of experience in Supplier Development quality and Manufacturing or Process Engineering.
• Experience in working with global customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• SPOC for supplier activities and drive quality improvement.
• Train suppliers in quality system tools and techniques.
• Facilitate understanding between teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Supplier Development

Quality Improvement

Process Engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Customer Communication

Job description

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Qualifications

• Minimum 10~12 years of experience in Supplier Development quality and Manufacturing or Process Engineering.
• Experience in working with global customers & suppliers.

Responsibilities

• SPOC for the assigned ESA business SQPI supplier activities (External + Internal).
• Drive Supplier Quality improvement activities at supplier manufacturing processes to improve supplier performance.
• Train suppliers in deployment of quality system tools and techniques such as 8D problem solving, Process Capability Study, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, PPAP.
• Facilitate common understanding between team and stakeholders for requirements and ensure timely and accurate task completion.
• Drive supplier training program to meet supplier performance expectations as per Eaton Supplier Excellence Manual (SEM).
• Apply strategic thought process for expansion of the process to all plants and ensure onboarding through transition process.
• Lead the deployment of consistent supplier quality related policies, processes, and procedures.
• Monitor and communicate supplier performance to key stakeholders timely.
• Prepare Management Review Reports and publish timely.
• Demonstrate & implement Continuous Improvement culture internally & at supplier end.
• Troubleshoot flawless problem closures in coordination with global stakeholders.
• Lead in publishing & communicating progress against GSCCoE goals and facilitate improvements.
• Work as liaison between suppliers and internal functions/plants (Engineering, Plants, Operations, etc.) to clarify requirements, eliminate confusion, and improve definition of requirements.
• Understand customer requirement and quick turnaround on ad‑hoc requests.
• Coordinate and assist with corporate initiatives, participating on teams in order to drive best practices across Eaton sites.
• Assist in Supplier quality data analysis and business growth PP planning; drive BPI / process enhancements.
• Lead various improvement projects and act as SPOC for Group, customers & Suppliers.
• Conduct process audits virtually for suppliers where there is a gap in QMS adherence.
• Implement measures to improve inspection methods, equipment/tool performance, product quality, efficiency and morale.
• Handle domain in Agile way.
• Provide Lean and Six Sigma support across the function to drive short‑term and long‑term business improvements.
• Utilize CI tools to eliminate wastes, driving customer satisfaction, cost reduction, and improved performance.
• Lead initiatives including training, mentoring, support & SPOC for Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, tool deployment, BPI, VSM, benchmarking, productivity.
• Monitor high‑impact CI projects in the function and track progress to ensure completion.
• Guide and work with Team to build CI projects and be represented in an internal CI competition.
• Coordinate with External bodies for upcoming events wherein Team members can participate & showcase good projects, gain outside‑in perspective.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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