We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality professional to lead supplier quality activities, supplier improvement and quality performance for mechanical components and spare parts.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and guide the Supplier Quality team in daily supplier quality activities.
- Drive supplier quality improvement and a Zero Defects mindset.
- Manage supplier quality issues, non-conformances, containment, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Lead supplier problem-solving using 8D, 5 Why, CAPA and other structured methodologies.
- Conduct and lead supplier audits, evaluations and follow-up actions.
- Monitor supplier quality performance including DPPM, audit results and corrective action closure.
- Work closely with suppliers and internal Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality and Operations teams.pump
- Support new supplier and material qualification.
- Coach and develop Supplier Quality Engineers.
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
- 5+ years of Supplier Quality / Quality Engineering experience, preferably with technical or team leadership exposure.
- Strong experience with supplier audits and supplier improvement programs.
- Hands-on experience with mechanical components / spare parts, such as:
- Motors, valves, pumps, machined parts, sheet metal, fabricated parts and mechanical assemblies.
- Strong knowledge of machining and assembly processes.
- Good understanding of ISO 9001:2015.
- Strong problem-solving skills in 8D, 5 Why, Pareto, FMEA and DMAIC.
- Knowledge of SPC, MSA, PPAP and APQP is an advantage.
- Lean / Six Sigma or Green Belt certification is a plus.
- Strong communication and supplier management skills.
