Job Summary:

Provide supplier development leadership, technical expertise, and project management of performance improvement initiatives with suppliers. Coordinate supplier improvement needs with Strategic Procurement, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Engineering and Operations personnel. Position at ( Pressure Management Business unit At Mahindra World City, Chengalpattu) is a strategic resource that will plan, develop and implement actions to drive continuous improvement at suppliers.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Lead Supplier Continuous Improvement projects
Conduct supplier trainings if necessary to improve supplier's performance
New and potential suppliers' audits to understand and assess their quality system to determine if it meets Emerson requirements.
Develop and follow up corrective actions or development plans to supplier until meets our objectives
Commodity Projects Support, including but not limited on NPD, Regionalization, Localization, Supplier Shifts for Risk Mitigation, Cost Savings or Tooling Replacement
Conduct Technical Reviews for NPD FA & Pilot Run, follow with suppliers in cooperation with Commodity Teams and Quality Teams
Monitor and improve the performance of awarded suppliers
Resolve NCR as soon as possible, least but not limited to communicate with suppliers, coordinate rework, root cause analysis and corrective action plan, improvement and follow up
Create SCAR to supplier for following up corrective actions' completion & tracking effectiveness
Follow up ECN with suppliers in time
Use appropriate tools and processes, to include, but may not be limited to the following: Lean Techniques, Six Sigma Tools, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Capability Studies, Process Mapping, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility Analysis (Gage R&R)
Manage projects through completion, using Quality Assurance, Engineering and Procurement associates as needed across the business
Conduct training at suppliers in the use of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and global Supplier Quality Manual requirements
Track and monitor supplier performance metrics of On Time Delivery, analyze and derive action plans for eliminating the root causes of any delays, which affects the delivery performance, process improvements to reduce lead time etc., in respective world area
Conduct project briefings to upper-level management
Lead supplier approvals process; conduct on-site quality system (ESAC) and process audits, to include follow up and closure of open items discovered during the audits
Assist commodity managers in leading supplier business reviews
Lead world-area supply chain performance improvements in support of business needs; areas of improvement include on-time delivery, quality, cost initiatives, and intra-company parts/assembly issues
World-area responsibility for supply chain performance.
Understand the Commodity requirements as per global standards like ASTM,ASME & ISO to provide technical support to the suppliers for NPD & Batch productions.
Responsible for key supplier performance in terms of PPM and lead time metrics

Who You Are:

You quickly and decisively act in constantly evolving, unexpected situations. You adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse partners. You always keep the end in sight; puts in extra effort to meet deadlines. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You observe situational and group dynamics and select best-fit approach.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma is necessary, and possessing certification as a Green Belt or Black Belt would provide an extra benefit.
Able to read prints and understand Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Strong Microsoft Office skills - Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project
Strong presentation skills
Travel - 40%
International experience preferred. English required; Multilingual preferred
Ability to identify areas of opportunity, develop and implement plans and solutions ensuring continuous improvement
Must possess project management and auditing skills

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical /Metallurgical) required. Expertise in sand casting, investment casting, Forging, machining, metallurgy and experience in die casting, rubber, plastic, springs, stampings are a plus.
8+ years' experience in supplier improvement efforts with demonstrated analytical, communication, project management and decision-making skills; operations and/or procurement experience preferred

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Engineer/ Senior Engineer - SQE

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