Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Our client is a leading European manufacturer specializing in the production of quick couplings for various industries. With a commitment to excellence and innovation they strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and reliability in our products. To further strengthen its operations team and support the global manufacturing set up in Europe our client is looking to hire:

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

(based in Bengaluru)

Organization: The Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer will play a crucial role in sourcing validating and qualifying vendors who provide subcomponents to our headquarters in Europe for manufacturing needs. This role involves serving as the primary liaison between headquarters and suppliers in India to ensure quality timely delivery and adherence to agreements. Additionally this role requires overseeing logistics reporting on orders and inventory and implementing quality assurance measures.

Your Responsibilities:

Vendor Management: Identify potential vendors/suppliers for subcomponents based on quality cost and capability requirements. Conduct supplier assessments audits and qualifications to ensure compliance with company standards addressing any issues or discrepancies to ensure timely resolution. Negotiate agreements and contracts with vendors including quality specifications delivery schedules and pricing terms. Conduct visits to vendor sites to inspect components and processes ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Quality Assurance: Handle nonconformance cases with suppliers and implement necessary actions. Negotiate cost compensation for deviations or complaints with concerned suppliers. Monitor measure and evaluate supplier development regarding quality targets.

Logistics Management: Arrange freight and dispatches for components coordinating with logistics partners to ensure timely delivery to headquarters. Manage customs clearance processes and negotiate terms with customs authorities to facilitate smooth import/export operations. Optimize logistics processes to minimize costs and lead times while maintaining quality and reliability.

Supplier Relations: Develop and maintain business relations with suppliers towards the goal of zero errors. Act as a contact person for internal production units regarding quality and environmental matters related to external suppliers.

Reporting and Documentation: Generate and maintain reports on orders accounts receivable inventory levels and supplier performance.Analyze data to identify trends risks and opportunities for improvement in supplier quality and supply chain efficiency.

Requirements

• Diploma in Engineering or Supply Chain Management required; bachelor s degree preferred.
  
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing preferably automotive industry.
  
• Experience in quality assurance and control environmental and process management.
  
• Basic knowledge in auditing risk assessments process control production technology purchasing regulations ISO and IATF standards FMEA PPAP work.
  
• Experience in machining turning processes & surface treatments.
  
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) ISO standards and lean management principles preferred.
  
• Exposure to working with international colleagues in a multinational corporation (MNC) is advantageous.
  
• Strong communication negotiation and problemsolving skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment with a focus on achieving results.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
  
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
  
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  

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