Supplier Quality Management

Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company; Haridwar; Sur place; INR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee end-to-end supplier quality. You will drive supplier development, quality system empowerment, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Procurement, and Production to improve reliability and cost competitiveness.

The role emphasizes preventive quality management, 8D corrective actions, and continuous improvement across the supplier lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor’s or higher.
• Major open to all disciplines; preference for Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Quality Management, or related fields.
• Language: CET-4 or above.
• Certifications: Quality Engineer Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Experience: Manufacturing background; cross-regional supplier management a plus.
• Team management experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead supplier qualification assessments and onboarding risk control.
• Oversee supplier quality validation during NPD (PPAP, audits, F.A.T.).
• Develop and update SIPs; optimize supplier management processes.
• Address defects during incoming/production; initiate 8D actions and RCA.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and drive improvements.
• Perform annual and unannounced audits to ensure system effectiveness.

Connaissances

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Quality tools

ISO 9001

PPAP/FMEA

Statistical analysis

Minitab

Measuring tools

Cross-functional communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or higher

CET-4 English proficiency

Quality Engineer Certification

Six Sigma Green Belt

Outils

APQP/PPAP

Quality Management Systems

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Job Overview

As the core hub of supply chain quality management, this role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end quality management throughout the supplier lifecycle. By driving strategic supplier development, quality system empowerment, and cross-functional collaboration (R&D, Procurement, Production), this position aims to enhance supply chain quality. The focus is on preventive quality management and continuous improvement to ensure raw material reliability and cost competitiveness, supporting the achievement of corporate strategic goals.

Responsibility 1: Supplier Development & New Product Quality Control

• Lead comprehensive qualification assessments of new suppliers (quality systems, process capabilities, equipment levels), identify onboarding risks, and strictly control supplier selection criteria.
• Oversee supplier quality validation during new product development (e.g., PPAP approval, process audits, first-article tracking) to mitigate front-end quality risks.

Responsibility 2: Quality System Standardization & Continuous Optimization

• Develop and update documents such as SIP (Standard Inspection Procedure) based on internal R&D requirements and supplier performance.
• Regularly review supplier management processes to optimize systems and improve efficiency.

Responsibility 3: Rapid Response to Quality Issues & Continuous Improvement

• Quickly address defects identified during incoming inspection and production to ensure on-time delivery.
• Establish an escalation mechanism: initiate 8D corrective actions for major quality incidents (e.g., batch defects), lead root cause analysis (RCA), and design error-proof solutions.

Responsibility 4: Supplier Performance Evaluation & Optimization

• Conduct regular supplier performance assessments to drive selection and elimination.
• Support suppliers in process optimization and standard upgrades to enhance their management capabilities.

Responsibility 5: Supplier Audits

• Execute annual and unannounced audits based on plans and standards to ensure ongoing effectiveness of supplier systems.
• Conduct special audits per order requirements to preempt supply risks and ensure production and product quality meet expectations.

Responsibility 6: Supervision Scheduling & Capability Development

• Plan on-site supervision schedules based on inspection procedures and order review results.
• Empower the team through training aligned with supervision needs and competency matrices to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

Working Conditions

• Workplace: Office-based.
• Location: Domestic, with occasional travel.
• Working Hours: Day shift.

Qualifications & Requirements 4.1 Education

• Degree: Bachelor’s or higher.
• Major: Open to all disciplines; preference for Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Quality Management, or related fields.
• Language: CET-4 or above.
• Certifications: Preferred qualifications include Quality Engineer Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

4.2 Experience

• Management: Team management experience is preferred.
• Industry: Manufacturing background (e.g., electronics, automotive, machinery) is preferred; cross-regional supplier management experience is a plus.

4.3 Technical Skills

• Procurement & Supply Chain: Familiarity with procurement processes, supplier management, and negotiation techniques.
• Quality Tools: Proficiency in 8D, Seven Quality Tools, ISO9001, and knowledge of APQP/PPAP/FMEA/SPC/MSA.
• Data Analysis: Advanced Excel skills; experience with statistics, stratification methods; Minitab is a plus.
• Technical Knowledge: Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and use basic measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers).
• Core Competencies: Strong cross-functional communication skills to coordinate between suppliers and internal teams for complex quality issue resolution.