Sr. Supplier Development Engineer

Selective Global Search; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Selective Global Search is seeking a Supplier Quality Lead in Chennai to drive supplier audits, PPAP/APQP, and change management for new product launches.

You will lead process, product, and system audits, ensure timely action closure, and provide on-site technical support for quality and production issues. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, cost-saving initiatives, and supplier development programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities: audits, corrective actions, supplier complaints, PPAP, APQP, 4M change management, and new product launches.
• Conduct supplier process, product, system, and PTR audits; close actions timely and provide on-site tech support for quality/production issues.
• Drive supplier performance improvement through PPM reduction, risk assessments, continuous improvement, VAVE, cost-saving initiatives, and supplier development programs.
• Ensure compliance with IATF, MAFACT, customer-specific requirements, and audit closure, while supporting launch containment and zero-defect objectives.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve repeat issues, improve process capability, and ensure timely delivery of quality products.

Job description

• Lead supplier quality activities including audits, corrective actions, supplier complaints, PPAP, APQP, 4M change management, and new product launches.
• Conduct supplier process, product, system, and PTR audits, drive timely action closure, and provide on-site technical support for quality and production issues.
• Drive supplier performance improvement through PPM reduction, risk assessments, continuous improvement, VAVE, cost-saving initiatives, and supplier development programs.
• Ensure compliance with IATF, MAFACT, customer-specific requirements, and audit closure, while supporting launch containment and zero-defect objectives.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve repeat issues, improve process capability, and ensure timely delivery of quality products.