Job Title: Assistant Manager – Supplier Quality Assurance               

Function / Department: Quality

Qualification: BE/Diploma -Mechanical

Desired Experience required: 10-15 Years

Candidate Profile:

• Diploma / Graduate in Mechanical Engineering
• Should have sound Knowledge in Quality systems and drive in the precision – Engineered components in Hydraulics.

• Excellent communication skills, team player, self-driven, high initiative.

• Experience: 10 – 15 years 

Technical Profile:

• Extensive knowledge of hydraulic cylinder manufacturing processes or any similar process involved which including Machining, Welding, Forging, casting, Grinding, Housings, Brackets, Precision Mechanical Components and Assemblies.
• General understanding of manufacturing process controls, special processes, heat treatment, surface finishing/coating, dimensional inspection, tooling and process capability requirements.
• Experience in supplier qualification, development, industrialization and product launch activities for new and existing suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, Run@Rate and production readiness reviews.
• Experience in supplier process audits, quality system audits and manufacturing assessments in accordance with IATF16949, VDA 6.3 and AIAG requirements.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, technical specifications and GD&T requirements, with good understanding of dimensional and tolerance controls.
• Capability to identify and resolve manufacturing and quality issues through effective supplier management and process improvement.
• Problem solving analysis skills with a logical and methodical approach (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Experience in failure analysis related to machining, stamping, plastic and MIM processes, including root cause identification and corrective action implementation.
• Knowledge of process capability analysis, statistical methods and continuous improvement tools to drive supplier quality performance.
• Prototyping & Testing
• Ontime clearance of incoming goods and coordinate incoming team
• Documentation

• Other Skills:
• Project Management and Leadership Skills.
• Manufacturing Process Auditing and Supplier Development.
• Quality practices: AIAG APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, MSA, SPC, DOE, IATF16949 etc.
• Fluent spoken and written English. Knowing Multiple languages is plus
• Previous working experience preferably in Hydraulic cylinder manufacturing / or any similar manufacturing process iof automotive industry.
• Six Sigma experience, Lean Manufacturing expertise, Green/Black Belt is a plus.
• Communicate in a clear and concise manner with all business functions and suppliers.
• Excellent personal organization and capable of planning and managing own work.

Reporting:

• This position is reported to Dept Head.

Work Location: Hindupur