Supplier Quality Management Senior Professional

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Limited is seeking a senior professional to manage supplier quality services, audits, and performance monitoring to ensure conformance to client standards. You will establish scorecards, assess supplier capabilities, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Experience in APQP/PPAP processes, non-conformity resolution, and cross-functional coordination with engineering and procurement is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in supplier quality management.
• BE / B.Tech in Electronics or Electrical is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Managing supplier quality projects and processes with limited supervision.
• Coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals.
• Addressing complex problems and driving supplier improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Education

BE / B.Tech in Electronics or Electrical

Job description

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job ID: R0108802

Date Posted: 2025-12-01

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Quality Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunity: Responsible for providing supplier quality management services to clients. Conducts supplier audits, assessment and evaluation to ensure conformance to client's quality, cost and delivery performance standards. Establishes performance metrics or supplier scorecard to measure supplier performance. Assess and monitor supplier's products and performance to ensure compliance with pre-established standards and specifications. Identifies areas for improvements within the supply chain and works closely with suppliers to drive continuous improvement. Resolves poor supplier quality issues and provides appropriate support for desired supplier capability. A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision.
• Coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

How you'll make an impact

Execute supplier qualification and certification, and continuously monitor supplier performance through assessments, supplier audits, escape management, supplier performance management and non-conformity resolution. Ensure that suppliers are capable of meeting all requirements for work transfer and process change management including FAI, Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance. Prepare product and module level quality requirements and co-ordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to build confidence that requirements will be achieved. Review, track and monitor component / module development and qualification plan through APQP, including manufacturing and validation planning (equipment, tooling, inspection fixtures, packaging, process documents etc), resource planning, certification and calibration of all new tools, fixtures, gauges and testers. Monitor and control the Suppliers' resolution of non-conformities, i.e. containment, correction, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action. Coach suppliers in non-conformity resolution if needed. Coordinate and maintain key relationships with Suppliers' Quality and Operations Management teams, as well as Engineering, Procurement and support organizations. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Minimum 7 - 10 Yrs of Experience Required
• BE / B.Tech in Electronics or Electrical is mandatory

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About us

Hitachi brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That's why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world's biggest challenges. Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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