Supplier Development & Upgradation Lead

Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

LUMAX Auto Technologies Ltd. seeks a senior supplier development professional to lead supplier audits, process improvement, NPI alignment, and risk management in Gurugram.

The role demands extensive experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, and cross-functional coordination with R&D and procurement. Ideal candidates will have expertise in APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, and root cause analysis, along with strong stakeholder management and communication skills across internal teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or Supply Chain Management with 15+ years of relevant experience in supplier development, Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Hands-on expertise with quality frameworks like APQP, PPAP, PFMEA and Root Cause Analysis.
• Cross Functional Stakeholder Management and communication between R&D, Procurement and external Supply Chain Partners.

Responsibilities

• Supplier audits and capability assessments to evaluate maturity, capacity and risks.
• Drive process improvement using Lean Six Sigma and other methodologies to boost productivity and reduce lead times.
• Guide New Product Introduction (NPI) with APQP/PPAP to ensure new parts meet requirements.
• Manage risk and performance with KPI tracking, early warning signals, and corrective actions (8D, Ishikawa).

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Value Stream Mapping

Root Cause Analysis

KPI Tracking

Stakeholder Management

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Quality Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Supply Chain Management degree

Tools

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Ishikawa analysis

Job description

Role & responsibilities:

1. Supplier Audits and Capability Assessments

• Facility Assessments: Evaluate operational maturity, manufacturing capacity, and potential risks by inspecting supplier facilities.
• Compliance Verification: Ensure suppliers adhere to industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, IATF, RoHS/REACH).
• Process Audits: Review supplier quality management systems to identify vulnerabilities and areas requiring upgradation.

2. Process Improvement and Upgradation

• Performance Enhancement: Implement structured improvement plans (using Lean Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping) to boost supplier productivity and decrease production lead times.
• Technology & Skill Transfer: Train supplier personnel on manufacturing best practices, quality standards, and process optimization techniques.
• Capacity Building: Work with vendor leadership to implement operational diagnostics and technology upgrades, enabling them to scale production to meet demand.

3. New Product Introduction (NPI) and Quality Planning

• Supplier Qualification: Guide new suppliers through technical qualifications and the Sourcing Process before the start of production.
• Quality Methodologies: Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and guide suppliers through the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to ensure new parts meet design requirements.

4. Risk and Performance Management

• KPI Tracking: Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD).
• Risk Mitigation: Identify early warning signals for capacity risks or supply chain disruptions and coordinate with cross-functional teams to mitigate them.
• Issue Resolution: Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions (e.g., 8D reports, Ishikawa analysis) when suppliers experience defects or delivery failures.

Preferred candidate profile

• A Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or Supply Chain Management having 15+ years of relevant experience in supplier development, Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Hands on expertise with quality frameworks like APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), PPAP, PFMEA and Root Cause Analysis.
• Cross Functional Stakeholder Management, Communication Skills to act as a bridge between R&D, Procurement & external Supply Chain Partners.