We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Head with strong hands‑on expertise in supplier quality management, supplier development, and manufacturing processes for domestic and export products.
Position: Supplier Quality Head
Location: Bangalore Tamil Nadu
Experience: 10 to 24 Years
Industry: Automotive / Commercial Vehicles / Industrial Components / Manufacturing
Job Description Key Responsibilities:
- Manufacturing Expertise: Hands‑on experience in forging and machining or casting and machining processes, with strong knowledge of machining operations.
- Supplier Selection & Development: Evaluate, select, develop, and qualify suppliers based on technical feasibility, manufacturing capabilities, and quality requirements.
- Process & Tool Optimization: Drive process optimization, tooling improvements, and manufacturing efficiency to enhance product quality and process performance.
- Engineering Drawings: Read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, and component specifications.
- Measurement Methodology: Possess thorough knowledge of measurement techniques and inspection methodologies to ensure dimensional accuracy.
- Supplier Troubleshooting: Provide hands‑on technical guidance to suppliers in resolving manufacturing and quality issues arising during intermediate and final production stages.
- Statistical Quality Control: Demonstrate practical knowledge of SQC tools, including process capability studies such as Cp and Cpk, to monitor and improve process performance.
- Quality System Development: Establish and strengthen supplier quality systems to ensure process stability, defect prevention, and consistent product quality.
- IATF 16949: Ensure supplier quality processes comply with applicable IATF 16949 requirements and defined quality standards.
- New Product Development: Work closely with cross‑functional teams (CFT) during new product and process development to ensure technical feasibility, supplier readiness, and quality compliance.
Required Candidate Profile
- Strong hands‑on experience in forging and machining or casting and machining.
- Sound technical knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and manufacturing methods.
- Proven experience in supplier selection, development, and technical feasibility assessment.
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings and measurement methodologies.
- Practical experience in supplier troubleshooting, process optimization, and statistical quality control.
- Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and supplier quality system development.
- Ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross‑functional teams with Dedication.