Supplier Development Engineer

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Supply Chain Development Engineer to design, improve, and implement supply chain processes, systems, and strategies. The role bridges engineering, operations, procurement, logistics, manufacturing, and supplier management to deliver reliable and sustainable end-to-end supply chains.

You will lead risk assessments, supplier capability, and quality improvements, while establishing development programs and audits across suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in Supply Chain Management, Supplier Development, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• New Product Introduction experience within aerospace manufacturing, or automotive.
• Project Management experience will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Risk Assessments, Rate Readiness Assessments, Process Capability assessments.
• Assessment of capacity of the supply base to meet customer demands.
• Drive adherence to quality procedures and specifications.
• Perform supplier audits and supplier development activities.
• Establish supplier development programs and track corrective actions.
• Negotiate and finalize supplier quality manuals.
• Define actions for early production containment.
• Track, update and report supplier KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement with suppliers.

Skills

Aerospace knowledge

PPAP & FAI

Quality management

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Engineering drawings

Education

Electrical/Mechanical engineering degree

Supply Chain / Supplier Development experience

NPI experience in aerospace or automotive

Project management experience

Tools

SAP ERP

MES (SIMATIC IT)

Solumina

Siemens Teamcenter

PTC Windchill

Dassault Innovia

Minitab

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

A Supply Chain Development Engineer is responsible for designing, improving, and implementing supply chain processes, systems, and strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality, and support business growth. The role bridges engineering, operations, procurement, logistics, manufacturing, and supplier management to ensure an optimized end-to-end supply chain that delivers products and services reliably and sustainably.to perform the role of supplier Development Engineer.

Principal Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Conduct Risk Assessments, Rate Readiness Assessments, Process Capability
• Assessment, Statistical Process Control, Capacity Assessment of the supply base to meet the customers’ quantity and schedule demands
• Drive consistency and adherence to quality procedures and specification requirements
• Contribute to problem solving and process improvement activities, using standard approaches and tools.
• Approve suppliers according to our sourcing process.
• Participate on definition of material specifications with Engineering Process Engineering, Purchasing and supplier.
• Establish supplier development programs at respective suppliers with the assigned commodity and follow up corrective actions and results of those programs.
• Perform supplier audits in accordance with our sourcing process and/or supplier development programs.
• Negotiate and successfully finalize standard supplier quality manual with suppliers.
• Support an escalation path in case of ongoing supplier quality issues, ongoing bad supplier rating and uncooperative suppliers.
• Define necessary actions for early production containment.
• Retain and track supplier records.
• Execute regular supplier rating for respective suppliers.
• Establish continuous improvement programs with suppliers.
• Track, update and report our relevant KPI

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Knowledge of Aerospace products, manufacturing process planning
• Review level knowledge of the PPAP and FAI processes
• Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, APQP, QMS, Lean/Six Sigma
• Experience with quality tools including FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, APQP, and PPAP.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and test procedures.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional global environment.
• Project planning and execution capability.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Supply Chain Management, Supplier Development, or Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Practical experience of New Product Introduction within Aerospace manufacturing, or automotive
• Project Management experience will be advantageous

It Systems & Sotware Skills

• MS Office tools: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project.
• Software: CAD Tools ERP System (SAP), MES(Simatic IT, Solumina)
• Analysis tools: Minitab14 and
• Product Lifecycle Management: Siemens Teamcenter / ptc Windchill / Dassualt Innovia

DESIRED PROFILE

Candidate must be a Proactive, Result oriented with a positive attitude, high ethics, and a track record of working successfully in a fast paced and time-constrained environment