Supply Chain and Quality Manager: C295

Airbus; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus India Private Limited in Hyderabad is seeking a seasoned QA and supplier management professional with 7–12 years of experience in Aerospace & Defence or automotive sectors to lead QA and supplier management initiatives.

The role emphasizes Six-Sigma, APQP, PFMEA, PPAP, and Lean practices, driving risk management, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Lean-Six Sigma / Lean Expert professional.
• Six Sigma-Green Belt / Black Belt.
• Excellent command on Value Stream Mapping.
• Problem Solving Techniques - 5 Why Analysis, Ishikawa Analysis, 8D/9S etc.
• Experience in product/process audits - internal or external exposure.
• Run at Rate / PPAP
• APQP - Advanced Product Quality Planning

Responsibilities

• To improve quality level and reliability.
• To achieve top level delivery performances,
• To improve significantly supplier’s productivity & global cost,
• To reduce production & administrative flows and delivery lead-times.
• Contributes to improved company internal & external Procurement processes
• Contribute to extended Supply Chain integration
• Ensure application of harmonized best practices
• Manage Supply Chain improvement and value creation projects, and organize synergies

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Value Stream Mapping

PPAP

APQP

Problem Solving

Quality Audits

Run at Rate

Six Sigma Green Belt

Six Sigma Black Belt

QA Experience

Job description

Job Description

Professional skills / Technical knowledge:

Candidates with 7 to 12 years of work experience in Aerospace & Defence, Automotive/ Automobile manufacturing companies (except pharmaceutical). Potential candidate profile shall focus on QA (Quality Assurance) experience with excellent knowledge on Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, VSM (Value stream mapping), PFMEA ( Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) , SPC (Statistical Process Control), MSA (Measurement System Analysis).

• This job demands a good understanding of best practices in Quality, Production Mgt, Supply Chain Management.
• Good understanding and knowhow of all elements of lean manufacturing or good understanding and know of 6 Sigma
• Good practical understanding of project management and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
• Practical understanding of Risk management / proactive approach.
• To operate with a high degree of independence whilst working within the supply chain.
• Good in digital skills, creation of dashboards(Google Sheets, G Studio, Excel etc.)
• Good communication skills to influence decision making with suppliers/internal customers
• Outstanding Program Management Skills
• International /multi functional team experience
• Excellent command on “Root cause analysis” and countermeasures.

Must have skills

• Lean-Six Sigma / Lean Expert professional
• Six Sigma-Green Belt / Black Belt.
• Excellent command on Value Stream Mapping.
• Problem Solving Techniques - 5 Why Analysis, Ishikawa Analysis, 8D/9S etc.
• Experience in product/process audits - internal or external exposure.
• Run at Rate / PPAP
• APQP - Advanced Product Quality Planning

Accountabilities / Major End Results

• To improve quality level and reliability.
• To achieve top level delivery performances,
• To improve significantly supplier’s productivity & global cost,
• To reduce production & administrative flows and delivery lead-times.
• Contributes to improved company internal & external Procurement processes
• Contribute to extended Supply Chain integration
• Ensure application of harmonized best practices
• Manage Supply Chain improvement and value creation projects, and organize synergies

Detailed Job Description

• Assess suppliers during tendering phase and contribute to the selection decision
• Manage/contribute to supply chain & quality aspects of the contract being responsible for On time, on Quality (and on Cost when applicable) performance.
• Manage supplier approvals and ensure that suppliers are compliant with certifications required in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor or support new product introduction, ToW, changes, to ensure industrial qualification maturity before serial phase.
• Assess the Supplier capacity, capability & performance and contribute to the Supplier development.
• Identify the supplier's industrial risks and propose mitigation actions.
• Work out short term recovery plans.
• Initiate and manage supplier performance improvement projects.
• Report on supplier operational performance.
• Apply the current associated tools to manage all activities related to supplier management.

Major problems to be solved in the position

• Supply Chain performance - QCD
• New Product introduction / Product transfer.
• Rate ramp up.

Behavioral/Soft skills

• Pragmatic, Persuasive, Cultural awareness, Tenacity
• Open to change and strong team player
• Process and bottom line oriented
• Customer focused
• Self driven
• Ability to work in ambiguity
• Excellent influencing skills / Ability to conduct in front of CXO’s / Sr. Leadership

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Airbus India Private Limited

Employment Type

Permanent

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Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Supplier Management

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