Supplier Quality Executive

MAN TRUCK & BUS INDIA PVT. LTD; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

MAN TRUCK & BUS INDIA PVT. LTD is seeking an engineering professional responsible for operational tracking of maturity of focus parts from nomination to SOP and for ensuring project plans and supplier milestones are met.

The role includes QA planning, supplier coordination, and handling deviations across end-to-end product development processes. The candidate should have hands-on experience with APQP/PPAP, process audits, and tooling development, with travel readiness for domestic and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and tool-building processes (casting, forging, stamping, injection molding, machining)
• Deep APQP/PPAP understanding including closure of PPAP documentation
• Experience with process audits and familiarity with VDA 6.3 and IATF process audits
• Experience in ramp-up planning, production launches, and end-to-end product development lifecycle
• Ability to interpret simulation results (e.g., Moldflow) and translate into process or design improvements
• Practical experience with measurement systems, gauges, and metrology equipment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools for reporting, analysis, and documentation
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Operational tracking of maturity of focus parts from nomination to SOP
• Tracking of project-specific time plans for plausibility and feasibility
• Implementation of milestones committed by suppliers
• Make quality assurance plan and determine quality classification of assigned parts.
• Coordination of appointments between suppliers and internal MAN organizational organizations
• Handle quality deviations on approved parts
• Conduct technical review with supplier
• Evaluate supplier through carrying out POT and organizing and assisting POT
• Perform Q-rating for assigned suppliers
• Evaluate and approve the APQP from suppliers connected to assigned parts.
• Organize and conduct Process audit
• Conduct R@R
• Examine part manufacturing feasibility and assess requirements for serial tool production
• Expedite and support tool development and part development until PPAP completion
• Definition and assessment of measures to optimize the tools / systems / processes
• Ensure implementation of commissioned capacities and documentation

Skills

APQP/PPAP proficiency

Process Audits

VDA 6.3 / IATF audits

Ramp-up planning & launches

Moldflow interpretation

Metrology & measurement systems

MS Office proficiency

Travel readiness

Job description

Operational tracking of maturity of focus parts from nomination to SOP

Tracking of project-specific time plans for plausibility and feasibility

Implementation of milestones committed by suppliers

Make quality assurance plan and determine quality classification of assigned parts.

Coordination of appointments between suppliers and internal MAN organizational organizations

Handle quality deviations on approved parts

Conduct technical review with supplier

Evaluate supplier through carrying out Pre- Potential analysis audit (POT) and organizing and assisting POT

Perform Q-rating for assigned suppliers

Evaluate and approve the APQP from suppliers connected to assigned parts.

Organize and conduct Process audit

Conduct R@R

Examine part manufacturing feasibility and assess requirements for serial tool production

Expedite and support tool development and part development until PPAP completion

Definition and assessment of measures to optimize the tools / systems / processes

Ensure implementation of commissioned capacities and documentation

Additional Skills:

• Strong knowledge of various part manufacturing and tool building processes, such as Casting, Forging, Stamping, Injection Molding, Machining, and related industrial methods.
• Strong understanding and practical implementation of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), including closure of PPAP documentation.
• Experience in conducting and supporting Process Audits and familiarity with VDA 6.3, IATF process audits.
• Hands-on experience in ramp up planning, production launch, and deep understanding of the end to end product development lifecycle.
• Ability to interpret simulation results (e.g., Moldflow or similar tools) and translate them into actionable process or design improvements.
• Practical experience in measurement systems, including handling and understanding various measuring instruments, gauges, and metrology equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools for reporting, analysis, and documentation.
• Experience in conducting and supporting Internal Audits and familiarity with VDA 6.3 process audits.
• High degree of flexibility, willingness to take responsibility, and readiness for domestic and international travel as required.