Supplier Quality & Development Engineer – Castings & Machining

• Manage day-to-day supplier quality issues and ensure robust containment on production lines
• Issue NCRs and lead root cause analysis (RCA) and 8D problem-solving with suppliers
• Develop and implement containment methods, SOPs, and quality plans for supplier PDAs and inspections
• Lead MRB processes and manage disposition of non-conforming parts
• Monitor and report supplier performance (PPM, NCRs, FTT)
• Support QMS compliance during customer and IATF audits
• Deliver supplier training on quality awareness, Q-alerts, and risk assessments
• Evaluate and develop supplier capabilities in casting and precision machining
• Lead continuous improvement projects throughout the casting and machining supply chain
• Utilize data analytics to assess supplier performance and quality
• Visit supplier site to witness casting & machining trials
• Conduct audits and capability assessments for supplier onboarding and qualification
• Lead DPAR for new components
• Collaborate with suppliers on APQP
• Collaborate with suppliers on PPAP
• Drive safe launch plans and heightened controls for critical components
• Coordinate with design and sourcing teams for localization and industrialization of new parts
• Provide guidance on foundry tooling design, casting simulation, cutting tool selection, machining fixture design, and process optimization
• Support implementation of CMMs, vision systems, and automated inspection tools
• Conduct onsite process audits
• Coordinate with suppliers and third-party agencies for rework activities
• Prepare and approve rework SOPs and validate reworked parts
• Lead supplier Kaizen events and capability enhancement programs
• Drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements using Lean and Six Sigma tools
• Support make-buy analysis and tooling/programming optimization

• BE/Diploma in Mechanical or Production Engineering
• 10–12 years of experience in supplier quality and development, with strong exposure to – Green sand moulding, Gravity Die casting, Pressure Die Casting, Low Pressure Die Casting and machining processes
• Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949
• Proficiency in GD&T, CMM inspection, and machining tolerances
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations for audits and development activities

Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred