Sr Quality Engineer

Ecolab Global Services; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab Global Services is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Leader in Pune to lead a team of Supplier Quality Engineers. You will drive supplier audit plans, mentor the team, and ensure adherence to ISO9001/ISO13485 while aligning with OGSM and regulatory requirements.

You will provide coaching on tools like FMEA, SPC, RCA, DMAIC, and validation, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with Procurement, RD&E, and Global Quality to resolve supplier issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in related discipline and/or master in Chemistry/Quality/Purchasing/Supply Chain Management.
• Lead Auditor Certification for ISO9001, ISO13485 and relevant standard.
• Experience conducting ISO, GMP audits for regulatory and non-regulatory industry by onsite/remote mode.
• Understanding of Lean, 6 sigma green belt.
• 5-7 years of experience in leading team for Chemical or Pharmaceutical quality assurance/supplier quality assurance.
• Familiarity with RCA Tools, SAP, eQMS tools, Data analytics is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Supplier Quality Engineers and manage audit plans.
• Prioritize tasks within the team based on urgency, risk and resources.
• Monitor KPIs (audit closure timelines, SCAR effectiveness, supplier performance) and drive improvements.
• Provide guidance on quality tools (FMEA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, validation).
• Ensure alignment with ISO9001/ISO13485 and OGSM.
• Review and approve audit reports, CAPAs, and supplier qualification documentation.
• Drive standardization and best practices across supplier quality processes and audit readiness.
• Lead regular team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions to boost capability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, RD&E, Operations, and Global Quality to resolve issues.
• Identify training needs and develop future leadership within the team.
• Act as escalation point for critical supplier quality issues and resolve with stakeholders.
• Promote compliance, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Audit leadership

Quality assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Lean

Six Sigma Green Belt

Data analytics

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in Chemical engineering / Biotech engineering / Production engineering / Pharmacy, etc.

Master degree in Chemistry / Quality / Purchasing / Supply Chain Management

Lead Auditor Certification for ISO9001, ISO13485

Tools

SAP

eQMS tools

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and mentor a team of Supplier Quality Engineers to ensure effective execution of supplier audit plans and quality objectives.
• Allocate and prioritize tasks within the team based on business urgency, risk level, and resource availability.
• Monitor team performance through defined KPIs (audit closure timelines, SCAR effectiveness, supplier performance metrics) and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching on quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, and validation activities.
• Ensure alignment of team activities with global supplier quality strategy, regulatory requirements (ISO9001, ISO13485), and OGSM.
• Contribute conducting audits, review and approve audit reports, corrective action plans, and supplier qualification documentation before submission to management.
• Drive standardization and best practices across supplier quality processes and ensure audit-readiness at all times.
• Facilitate regular team meetings, performance reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance team capability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, RD&E, Operations, and Global Quality teams to resolve supplier-related issues proactively.
• Identify training needs and support skill development of team members to build future leadership pipeline.
• Act as an escalation point for critical supplier quality issues and ensure timely resolution with stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a bachelor degree in a related discipline (Chemical engineering /Biotech engineering /production engineering/ Pharmacy etc.) and / or master degree in Chemistry/ Quality / Purchasing / Supply Chain Management.
• Lead Auditor Certification for ISO9001, ISO13485 and relevant standard.
• Must have considerable experience in conducting ISO, GMP audits for regulatory and non-regulatory industry by onsite/remote mode.
• Understanding of Lean, 6 sigma green belt.
• 5-7 years of experience in leading team for Chemical or Pharmaceutical quality assurance/supplier quality assurance.
• Familiarity with RCA Tools, SAP, eQMS tools, Data analytics is a strong asset.

Other skills required

• Excellent written and oral communication
• Team player who is easy to work with
• Combination of big picture understanding and vision with outstanding attention to detail
• Problem solver with strong analytical skills comfortable with both theoretical and practical issues
• Able to work independently and within a team.
• Strong ability to document work.
• Able to prioritize tasks effectively and to communicate roadblocks promptly to management within a fast-paced environment where project / team priorities may shift.
• A curious person who stays abreast of the latest techniques and technologies
• High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information