Quality Engineer

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier quality performance, including PPM, rejections, and complaints.
• Handle supplier quality issues and drive corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why, and CAPA.
• Conduct supplier audits and process assessments; review and approve PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC documents.
• Coordinate incoming material quality inspections and supplier containment activities.
• Support new supplier development, qualification, localization projects, engineering changes, and new product introductions.
• Analyze quality trends, implement continuous improvement, and collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers.
• Ensure supplier compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and customer requirements.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, or Manufacturing Quality.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and Control Plans.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and supplier development activities.
• Hands-on experience with 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, and CAPA.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and audit requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Experience managing supplier quality metrics and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills; proficiency in MS Office, quality reporting, and data analysis tools.
• Experience in pneumatics, compressors, industrial products, castings, machined components, or sheet metal is advantageous.

Relevant expertise

• Supplier quality, supplier development, manufacturing quality, and quality management.
• Advanced Product Quality Planning, Production Part Approval Process, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plans, and GD&T.
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 compliance.

Compensation and benefits

• Compensation is determined based on position responsibilities and local market considerations; no pay cadence or amount is specified.
• Benefits include health benefits, professional development, global exposure, and an environment emphasizing continuous improvement.

Work location

• Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu; the description states the role is onsite.

Selection process

• The selection process includes interviews and may include skills assessments.