Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Festo; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Festo in Tamil Nadu seeks a Senior - Supplier Quality Assurance to lead supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement across the supplier base. You will work with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure purchased components meet quality, delivery, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include supplier qualification, audits, root cause analysis, CAPA, and supplier development programs to minimize risks and support new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 8–12 years of Supplier Quality Assurance experience.
• Strong knowledge of QMS including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, control plans, SPC, and MSA.
• Hands-on supplier audits, quality improvements, and handling customer and supplier quality concerns.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve supplier quality performance through regular review of metrics and corrective actions.
• Lead supplier complaint management including containment, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.
• Conduct supplier process, product, and system audits to ensure compliance.
• Drive supplier quality improvements to reduce defects, costs, and risks.
• Support supplier qualification, selection, and approval for new suppliers/components.
• Manage APQP, PPAP, process validation, and supplier readiness for NPD and changes.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues.
• Analyze supplier performance trends and recommend actions to improve quality, delivery, and process capability.
• Facilitate problem-solving with 8D, 5 Whys, FMEA, Fishbone, and PDCA.
• Act as primary quality interface for assigned suppliers and lead development programs.

Skills

Supplier development

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Audits

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

PDCA

8D

5 Whys

Fishbone analysis

A3

SPC

MSA

Quality metrics

COPQ

Corrective action

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Machining

Casting

Forging

Sheet metal

Plastic molding

Assembly

ERP SAP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Senior - Supplier Quality Assurance

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring supplier quality performance and driving continuous improvement across the supplier base. You will work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure that purchased components meet quality, delivery, and regulatory requirements. The role involves supplier qualification, process audits, complaint management, root cause analysis, and supplier development initiatives. You will play a key role in minimizing quality risks, supporting new product introductions, and ensuring uninterrupted supply through robust supplier quality management practices.

Your job:

• Monitor and improve supplier quality performance through regular review of quality metrics and corrective actions
• Lead supplier complaint management activities, including containment, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Conduct supplier process, product, and system audits to ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards
• Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects, quality costs, and operational risks
• Support supplier qualification, selection, and approval activities for new suppliers and components
• Manage APQP, PPAP, process validation, and supplier readiness activities for new product introductions and engineering changes
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues
• Analyze supplier performance trends and recommend actions to improve quality, delivery, and process capability
• Facilitate problem-solving activities using quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, FMEA, Fishbone Analysis, and PDCA
• Act as the primary quality interface for assigned suppliers and lead supplier development programs to achieve business objectives

Your qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 8-12 years of experience in Supplier Quality Assurance, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Quality, or a similar quality function
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems, including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA
• Hands-on experience in conducting supplier audits, managing supplier quality improvements, and handling customer and supplier quality concerns
• Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, A3, and PDCA
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, forging, sheet metal, plastic molding, and assembly
• Experience in ERP systems such as SAP and strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
• Proven track record of achieving supplier quality KPIs, including Supplier PPM, Complaint Closure Time, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), Audit Ratings, and Corrective Action Effectiveness