Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Define and deploy supplier quality strategy for sheet metal parts (stampings, weldments, assemblies, brackets); establish quality standards, inspection criteria, and risk-based supplier plans.
Drive supplier performance management through KPIs such as PPM, warranty, defect trends, and production loss; lead resolution of critical issues, customer complaints, and ensure structured problem-solving with statistical tools.
Conduct supplier audits (process, system, product, and new supplier evaluation) and ensure timely closure of findings with effective root cause validation.
Lead supplier development and APQP , ensuring timely PPAP approvals (FTR/ETR), capability building in stamping, welding, and surface treatment processes, and control of tooling, process, and material changes.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sourcing, Design, Manufacturing (all plants), and suppliers to ensure alignment and issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with IMS, TMW, and customer requirements , and support customer audits and visits.
Drive digitalization and reporting , including dashboards, SCAR tracking, development tracking, and MIS reviews.
Lead and develop the supplier quality team , building capability, driving performance, and fostering a strong quality culture across the supplier base.

Preferred Industries

Auto / Auto Equipment

Automobile

Auto Components

Automotive Industry

Auto ancilliary

IT

BE (Mechanical/Automobile/Production)

18-20 Years in Supplier Quality Improvement (Sheetmetal domain)

1. Strong technical knowledge – Sheet metal Processes, Special Processes – Welding, Priming, Painting, etc.

2. Knowledge of statistical tools & techniques / Statistical approach

3. Sound knowledge of metallurgy

4. Hands on experience in APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC & FMEA

5. Leadership, Analytical thinking, Strong Influencing Skills, Stake Holder Management, Result Orientation & effective communication

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Influencing Skills

Presentation Skills

Quality Planning

Auditing

Continuous Improvement

Quality Assurance (QA)

Product Audit

Quality Control

Quality Management

Quality Improvement

Process Management

Tooling Design