Supplier Quality Management

SWITS DIGITAL Private Limited; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SWITS DIGITAL Private Limited in Bengaluru invites applications for a Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development Engineer with 3-5 years of experience in supplier quality, strategic sourcing and supplier development. PPAP and APQP knowledge is essential.

The role involves managing strategic sourcing for mechanical components, qualifying suppliers, driving supplier development, coordinating APQP/PPAP, and collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in supplier quality, strategic sourcing and supplier development.
• Strong hands-on experience with APQP and PPAP.
• Good analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic sourcing activities for mechanical components and suppliers.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and technical capabilities.
• Drive supplier development initiatives to improve supplier performance and ensure consistent quality.
• Coordinate and review APQP activities with suppliers.
• Manage PPAP documentation and ensure timely submission and approval.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality and process-related issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze supplier-related data and identify opportunities for cost, quality, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier development

APQP

PPAP

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

AI tools awareness

Education

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Position - Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development Engineer Job Summary
We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development Engineer with 3 5 years of relevant experience in supplier quality, strategic sourcing, and supplier development. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with PPAP and APQP, along with good analytical and communication skills.

• Job Title: Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development Engineer
• Education: B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
• Relevant Experience: 3 5 years
• Location: Bangalore - Serving Notice Peroid / Immediate Joiners

Key Responsibilities

• Manage strategic sourcing activities for mechanical components and suppliers.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and technical capabilities.
• Drive supplier development initiatives to improve supplier performance and ensure consistent quality.
• Coordinate and review APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities with suppliers.
• Manage and review PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documentation and ensure timely submission and approval.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality and process-related issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze supplier-related data and identify opportunities for cost, quality, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Supplier Quality Engineering.
• Hands-on experience in Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Development.
• Good knowledge of APQP and PPAP processes.
• Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities and drive supplier improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of mechanical components and manufacturing processes.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Awareness or practical exposure to AI-based tools/applications is desirable.

Desired Skills

• Experience in supplier qualification and development.
• Experience in supplier performance improvement and quality monitoring.
• Knowledge of RCA, CAPA, 8D, FMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow would be an added advantage.
• Experience working with manufacturing or engineering organizations is preferred.

Soft Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Supplier and stakeholder management skills.
• Team collaboration and coordination.
• Proactive approach toward identifying and resolving issues.
• Willingness to learn and leverage AI tools for productivity and analysis.