Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Woven Talent; Gwalior District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Woven Talent seeks a seasoned Quality & Supplier Development Lead in India to drive APQP/PPAP, CAPA and PPAP processes with key suppliers. 7–9 years in manufacturing quality and strong communication are required. You will coordinate with Engineering and SCM to ensure 100% Right First Time across new product launches and process improvements.

The role demands hands‑on QA tools proficiency, supplier assessment skills, and the ability to implement quality improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 7–9 years of related experience in manufacturing quality control.
• Proficient in APQP, FAI, PPAP and CAPA methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive new product development with supplier APQP/PPAP to achieve 100% RFT.
• Ensure localization of parts per PLR quality requirements.
• Lead supplier assessments and define supplier performance metrics.
• Support SCM through supplier approvals by evaluating manufacturing tech.
• Participate in new product launches and verify PPAP approvals.
• Apply CAPA and 7QC tools to resolve non-conformances.
• Coordinate change implementation with Engineering at supplier sites.
• Maintain compliance with Quality standards and QMS.
• Operate quality instruments like CMM, VMM, hardness testers.
• Understand weapon assembly and materials testing—advantage.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

FAI

CAPA

7QC Tools

SPC

Kaizen

Quality Standards

Education

BE / Diploma in Mechanical

Tools

Coordinate Measuring Machine

Video Measuring Machine

Hardness Testing

Contour Tracer

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Working towards new product development at supplier (Fabrication, Forging, machining, Sheet metal, Injection molding, casting, rubber, sub-assembly and other standard BOPs) using APQP FAI, and PPAP, resulting in 100% RFT (Right First Time).
• Ensuring localization of parts as per the PLR systems Quality requirements.
• Supplier assessment and understanding of the audit process including types of audits, planning, preparation, execution, reporting results, and follow-up. Devising the supplier development strategy, designing the metrics for supplier performance.
• Supporting the SCM functions through supplier approval process by assessing the manufacturing technology
• Participating in the new product launches through FAI/PPAP approval. Checking the suppliers manufacturing processes; collaborate with them for process improvement and technology upgradation.
• Practical knowledge of handing of non-conformance products. Proficient in implementation of techniques like Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) techniques, 7QC Tools, PPAP, SPC, Poka-Yoke, Kaizen, PFMEA, etc.
• Change implementation at supplier end in coordination with Engineering function
• Strong knowledge about Quality standards & Quality management system
• Functional knowledge of Quality instruments/equipments i.e coordinate measuring machine, Magnetic practical inspection, Video measuring machine, hardness testing, contour tracer etc
• Understanding of weapon assembly, chemical and mechanical testing of raw materials is advantage

Preferred candidate profile

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must:

• BE /Diploma in Mechanical

Relevant EXPERIENCE:

Must:

• Minimum of 7-9 years related experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience in Plant & Manufacturing Industries
• Working Experience in Defence Sector