Supplier Quality Engineer

Ather Energy; Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ather Energy is seeking an Engineer - Supplier Quality (Associate Manager) to lead a small SQE team at Factory 3.0 in Sambhajinagar. You will manage both Mechanical and E&E commodities, drive quality strategy from design through mass production, and partner with IQC/IPQC/Logistics to ensure sustained supplier performance.

Role requires deep expertise in RCAs, 8D, DFMEA/PFMEA, PPAP, and CAPA, with strong communication and leadership skills to reduce risk and improve SPR across critical

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in root cause analysis and 8D problem solving.
• Proficient with DFMEA and PFMEA to mitigate design/manufacturing risks.
• Extensive PPAP experience ensuring supplier readiness.
• Auditing experience in IATF and ISO standards.
• Hands-on metrology, MSA, SPC, GD&T knowledge.
• Experience with supplier QMS and CAPA processes.
• Excellent communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Crisis Management: act as first escalation point for BOP issues and containment.
• Operational Excellence: improve straight pass ratio to prevent line rework.
• Closing the Loop: drive 8D and CAPA to prevent recurrence.
• SPOC for suppliers and QRE to define problem and failure magnitude.
• Track containment actions, ICAs and closure.
• FTRs for CAPA parts at factory and monitor effectiveness.
• Collaborate with IQC, IPQC, Plant Quality & Logistics for sustenance of parts.
• Impact analysis for Change Requests.
• Lead a team of SQEs with clear objectives and targets.
• Lead supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection for QMS and capabilities.
• Conduct supplier system/process/product audits for ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Execute PPAP for supplier readiness.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

8D problem solving

DFMEA

PFMEA

PPAP

IATF ISO audits

Metrology

MSA

SPC

GD&T

Mechanical commodities

Electrical & Electronics

Communication skills

Time management

Education

BTech / BE in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics

Job description

Job Description

Role: Engineer - Supplier Quality (Associate Manager - Supplier Quality)

Location:

Ather Factory 3.0, Sambhajinagar (AURIC)

Reporting to:

Group Lead of Supplier Quality

Team name:

Supplier Quality

About the Team and the Role:

The Supplier Quality team at Ather is responsible for driving the overall quality strategy for all parts and assemblies, ensuring that commodity parts meet stringent quality, performance, and compliance requirements from initial design through mass production.

This is a high-stakes middle Management role at Ather’s Factory 3.0, requiring a blend of \"boots-on-the-ground\" fire-fighting and strategic supplier handling. Since you'll be managing both Mechanical and E&E (Electrical & Electronics) commodities, the expectations for technical breadth are significant.

Will lead a small team of Supplier Quality Engineers to minimize supply chain risk and drive continuous improvement through advanced methodologies and robust supplier management.

Responsibilities:

• Crisis Management: Serving as the First Escalation Point for all Bought Out Parts (BOP). You aren't just reporting issues; you're leading the containment.


• Operational Excellence: Improving the Straight Pass Ratio (SPR). This means ensuring parts fed to the Vehicle and Battery lines are so good they don't need rework or inspection pauses on the line.


• Closing the Loop: Heavy emphasis on 8D and CAPA. want systemic root cause resolution that prevents recurrence.


• SPOC for Suppliers / Suppliers QRE to define the Problem & quantum of the failure.


• Keeping track of all Containment actions / ICAs & closure.


• FTRs for the CAPA parts at Factory & effectiveness monitoring.


• Work hand in hand with IQC, IPQC, Plant Quality & Logistics teams for sustenance of Supplier Parts.


• Impact analysis for Change Requests


• Lead a small team of Supplier Quality Engineers, setting clear objectives and best-in-class performance targets for commodity Parts quality.


• Lead the evaluation, qualification, and selection process for new suppliers, focusing on QMS and manufacturing capabilities.


• Conduct complex supplier system, process, and product audits to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and regulatory standards.


• Execute the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).

Experience and Qualifications:

• B Tech or Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics


• Experience of 8~12 years in Automotive OEM

Must Have Competencies:

• Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in conducting detailed Root Cause Analysis and implementing effective 8D problem-solving methodologies.


• Apply expert knowledge of DFMEA and PFMEA to identify and mitigate risks during the design and manufacturing stages.


• Execute advanced level Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to ensure supplier manufacturing readiness and part compliance.


• Apply advanced auditing skills in IATF and ISO standards to evaluate supplier Quality Management Systems and process compliance.


• Hands-on experience in Metrology, MSA, SPC, Relation Gauges and GD&T.


• Advanced knowledge of a few of the commodities in Mechanical and Electrical-Electronics.


• Good in communications Skills and Time Management.

Good to have Competencies:

• Adjusting to change and giving Support to the cross functional team (CFT)


• Collecting, Stratifying Data and Data interpretation to draw conclusions.

Want to know more?

At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.

Be You, With Us

The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.