Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all purchased components meet the required technical specifications and quality standards. This role works closely with suppliers, receiving inspection teams, and supply chain management to drive continuous improvement and maintain an up‑to‑date Approved Supplier List.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze contracts, customer specifications, and quality standards to define supplier‑specific quality requirements and approve supplier quality plans.
• Qualify suppliers through audits, surveillance assessments, and gap‑closure activities, keeping the Approved Supplier List current.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI), Receiving Inspections (RI), source inspections, and material testing to verify compliance with technical specifications.
• Issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) for defects, lead root‑cause analysis, and verify corrective and preventive actions.
• Measure supplier quality metrics, perform periodic reviews, and enforce Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) and Quality Improvement Plans (QIP).
• Collaborate with Receiving Inspection and Supply Chain Management to disposition blocked stock and minimize inventory delays.
• Serve as the single point of contact for program actions, issues, updates, and communication, ensuring compliance with QMS and customer standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (BE/BTech).
• Experience in supplier quality management, audits, and inspection processes.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Required skills

• Supplier audits and qualification
• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Receiving Inspection (RI)
• Root cause analysis
• Material testing