US MNC: Supplier Quality Engineers @ Mumbai / Navi Mumbai

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a senior candidate for a Supplier Quality Assurance role in Pune, focusing on electrical motors, control panels, PCBs, and related components.

You will work with suppliers from development through mass production to prevent defects and drive continuous improvement. The role requires 8+ years in product assembly, experience with ISO 9001/13485 and IATF, and strong skills in problem solving, analytics, communication and negotiation.

Qualifications

• Requires BE in mechanical/electronics/electricals or industrial engineering
• 8+ years in product assembly related roles
• Experience with supplier quality assurance in manufacturing
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IEC 60034 and related standards
• Ability to drive NC, CAPA and continuous improvement with suppliers

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and qualify potential suppliers for electrical motors, control panels, PCBs and related components
• Understand and oversee manufacturing processes, including winding, assembly and testing
• Apply quality tools and methodologies (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC) to supplier processes
• Lead audits, capability assessments and supplier development activities
• Collaborate with R&D/design teams to define supplier quality requirements and perform design reviews

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical

Communication

Negotiation

Supplier QA

Education

B.E. Mechanical/Electronics/Electricals or related field

Tools

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.