US MNC: Supplier Quality Engineers @ Mumbai / Navi Mumbai

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd. seeks an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer in India to drive supplier evaluation, selection, and quality assurance across electrical motors and related components.

You will work with R&D and manufacturing teams to define quality requirements, perform design reviews, and ensure supplier processes meet ISO/IEC standards. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential, with travel to supplier sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in engineering or related technical field.
• 8+ years experience in product assembly related supplier quality assurance or manufacturing.
• Experience handling multiple commodities in electrical motor, automotive, industrial controls, electronics industries.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and qualify potential suppliers for electrical motors, control panels, PCBs to ensure capabilities and quality systems meet client requirements.
• Understand electrical motor functionality and related manufacturing processes (winding, assembly, testing).
• Apply ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality tools and lean principles in supplier audits and improvement.
• Lead NPIs with R&D to define quality requirements and perform design reviews.
• Conduct on-site audits and monitor supplier process capabilities and CP/Cpk data.
• Maintain supplier quality documentation and certificates.

Skills

Supplier Evaluation

Quality Assurance

Manufacturing

Soft Skills

NPI Support

Education

B.E Mechanical/Electronics/Electricals/Industrial Eng

Tools

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

Job description

Qualification & experience

• B.E Mechanical/Electronics/Electricals / Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of relevant experience in Product Assembly Industries , in supplier quality assurance, Manufacturing, or a similar role,
• Handling multiple commodities , preferably within the Electrical Motor, Automotive, Industrial Controls , Electronics industries.
• Responsible for ensuring that all sourced Electrical / Mechanical / Plastic / Magnetic components & related control systems meet rigorous quality, engineering & regulatory standards.
• This role involves working closely with suppliers from the initial development stages through mass production to prevent defects & drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Supplier Evaluation & Selection: Assess & qualify potential new suppliers for electrical motors, control panels, PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards), & related electronic/electrical parts to ensure their manufacturing capabilities & quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485 , IEC 60034) meet clients compliance.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of electrical motor functionality control systems & associated manufacturing processes (winding, assembly, testing). Knowledge on Manufacturing Quality for various Commodities
• Quality Expertise: Proficiency in quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949) & quality tools/methodologies such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC & lean manufacturing principles.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, & negotiation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects & travel to supplier locations as needed.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) Support:

Collaborate with R&D & design engineering teams during new product development to define clear quality requirements, perform design reviews, & ensure the supplier's process capability

• Supplier Capability Assessment (SCA): A comprehensive evaluation of a supplier's operations, finance, & strategy.
• Gather process capability data (Cp/Cpk) & production samples during site visits for analysis & plotting the capability chart.
• Audits & Analysis: Reviewing manufacturing facilities, quality control systems, workforce, & technology.
• Familiarity with the 7 QC Tools (Pareto, Fishbone, Histogram, etc.)

Quality Control & Auditing:

• Plan & conduct regular on-site process & product audits at supplier facilities to verify compliance with quality standards, technical drawings, & specifications, including specific tests for motor performance, insulation, & control parameters.

Problem Solving & Corrective Action

• Lead investigations & perform root cause analysis (using tools like 8D, 5 Why for non-conforming materials or field complaints related to electrical / Electronics components (e.g., sensor failures, solder joint defects, motor malfunctions).
• Familiarity with the 7 QC Tools (Pareto, Fishbone, Histogram, etc.).

Performance Monitoring & Improvement:

• Track & analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as PPM (Parts Per Million defective), defect rates, & on-time corrective action closure.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke) within the supply chain to enhance product reliability & reduce costs.

Technical Liaison & Documentation:

• Act as the primary technical point of contact between suppliers & internal teams (Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing).
• Manage & maintain all supplier quality documentation, inspection reports, & certifications.