Quality Engineer

Job Description

Supplier Quality Engineer

• Data Analysis
• Quality Management
• Supplier Development
• Advanced Product Quality Planning
• Competency Assessment
• Corrective and Preventive Action
• Failure Mode Effects Analysis
• Inspection Activities
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• ISO 45001
• ISO 9000
• ISO-14001
• Management of Suppliers
• Manufacturing Quality
• Operational Excellence
• QC Reporting

Your role

As Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), your core mission is to ensure suppliers consistently deliver products and services that meet quality, delivery, sustainability, and customer requirements. You will drive supplier quality assurance, development, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting operational excellence across the supply chain.
You will report directly to the Team Leader of Quality Department

Your day-to-day

• Monitor supplier quality performance (PPM, rejections, complaints).
• Handle supplier quality issues and drive corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why, and CAPA methodologies.
• 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 and supplier qualification processes.
• Analyze quality trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to resolve quality concerns.
• Ensure supplier compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and customer requirements.
• Support localization projects, engineering changes, and new product introductions (NPI).

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3-6 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, or Manufacturing Quality.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plans.
• Experience in conducting Supplier Audits and Supplier Development activities.
• Hands-on experience in problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, CAPA.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and audit requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Experience in managing supplier quality performance metrics and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.Proficient in MS Office, quality reporting, and data analysis tools.
• Experience in Pneumatics, Compressors, Industrial Products, Castings, Machined Components, or Sheet Metal components will be an added advantage.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Your compensation and benefits

At Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation is determined based on the position and its responsibilities, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation offering is designed to be locally relevant, competitive, and aligned with the expectations of current and future talent.

• Innovative Culture: Be part of Trident Pneumatics’ growth journey within the Atlas Copco Group.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for learning, leadership, and global exposure.
• Rewards & Benefits: Competitive compensation and health benefits.
• Empowered Environment: A culture that encourages continuous improvement and ownership.warding career is about having opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, and develop in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At Atlas Copco Group, we support our people in building long-term careers while making a meaningful impact through their work.

Your job location

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Onsite

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‐term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us.

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Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco Group enables technology that transforms the future. We innovate to develop products, services and solutions that are key to our customers' success. Our four business areas offer technologies for air and gas compression, vacuum and abatement, automated assembly and quality control, mobile energy management and power generation as well as portable and industrial flow technologies.

→ Visit the Atlas Copco Group website

Uniting curious minds

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Employment type: Full-time

Job type: On-Site

Posting End Date: 11/27/26

Functional area: Quality

Legal Entity: Trident Pneumatics Private Limited

Country/Region:

City / Province: Coimbatore