Team Member Supplier Quality Engineer

JK Maini Precision Technology; Thane; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

JK Maini Precision Technology is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier audits, PPAP/APQP, and on-boarding. You will review blueprints, verify validation protocols, and monitor supplier KPIs to ensure quality and on-time performance.

The role requires 4–6 years of relevant experience and a BE in mechanical/electrical/instrumentation. Strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• BE (Mech/Elect/Instrumentation) with 4–6 years of experience.
• Experience in supplier audits and quality management systems.
• Familiarity with PPAP/APQP processes.
• Knowledge of KPIs and SCAR processes.
• Strong root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site supplier audits to assess capabilities and quality systems.
• Evaluate vendor risk based on processes and performance.
• Onboard suppliers with quality agreements and KPIs.
• Lead PPAP/APQP for new or modified parts.
• Review blueprints and ensure tolerance compliance.
• Verify supplier validation protocols.
• Track supplier KPIs and monitor SCARs.
• Provide guidance and drive continuous improvement with suppliers.

Skills

Supplier audits

Vendor evaluation

KPIs tracking

Root cause analysis

Technical liaison

Quality management

Training suppliers

Education

BE (Mech/Elect/Instrumentation)

Tools

PPAP

APQP

8D

5 Whys

Fishbone diagrams

Job description

Role & responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities Supplier Evaluation & Onboarding

• Conduct on-site supplier audits to assess manufacturing capabilities, quality management systems, and technical capacity.
• Evaluate vendor risk based on process capability, financial stability, and historical performance metrics.
• Onboard new suppliers by establishing clear quality agreements, inspection standards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Part Qualification & Process Validation

• Lead the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities for new or modified parts.
• Review technical blueprints and engineering drawings to ensure supplier manufacturing processes align with tolerance limits.
• Verify validation protocolsat supplier level

Quality Control & Performance Monitoring

• Track supplier KPIs such as Defect Rates (PPM), On-Time Delivery, and Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) response times.
• Review incoming materials data and inspect shipments when non-conformance issues arise.
• Issue and monitor SCARs, ensuring vendors perform robust root-cause analyses using frameworks like 8D, 5 Whys, or Fishbone diagrams.

Continuous Improvement & Vendor Collaboration

• Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers to reduce defect rates, optimize production lines, and lower overall waste.
• Drive qualityinitiatives at supplier facilities to improve throughput and component reliability.
• Act as the main technical liaison between internal engineering teams, procurement, and external manufacturing partners.

Preferred candidate profile:

BE (Mech/Elect/Instrumentation) with 4 to 6 years of experience.

Experience in a similar position is preferred.