AddressSupplier Quality Engineer
Department : SQ&D India (BP84300)
Job Overview
UD Trucks is known for our pioneering technologies and products within the commercial automotive industry. As a member of UD trucks purchasing team, Supplier Quality Engineer plays a key role in building bridge between supplier and UD trucks’ Engineering & Production. Supplier Quality Engineer takes overall responsibility of the Supplier Quality performance to ensure suppliers consistently deliver components compliance with specifications.
Responsibilities and Duties
Sourcing activity:
Organize Supplier Quality audits to identify gaps
Conduct product and process benchmarking to choose correct technology for new project
Participate in design review to ensure supplier understood and capable of meeting specification
Comprehensive risk evaluation based on QDCFCSR, recommend suppliers to sourcing board for right decision
APQP activity:
Drive APQP reviews between supplier and UD trucks cross functional team
Actively involves in design review and FMEA to identify and mitigate the product and process risks
Follow up risks related to APQP activities, ensure risks are mitigated effectively & timely
Take responsibility of deliverable & KPI of APQP by robust PPAP approval
Problem Solving:
Ensure Supplier Quality issues are closed effectively & Timely
Ensure supplier takes quick containment action to avoid production disturbance.
Drive supplier root cause analysis for comprehensive conclusion by using various quality tools like FTA, Fish bone, 5 Why etc.
Challenge supplier for robust solution, to avoid recurrence.
Make sure the lessons leant are deployed throughout supply chain and UD trucks internally
Supplier Development:
Takes full responsibility of Supplier Quality performance
Drive supplier improvement program to continuously improve Supplier Quality performance
Closely follow up gaps identified from various audits until closure.
Minimum qualifications
Required skill, competences, knowledge and experiences
Bachelor's degree or above
Major in Mechanical / Electrical
Profound knowledge in Engine Cooling System - Radiator, HVAC, Intercooler ( Design responsible)
Knowledge on Mfg Process – Rubber / Plastics /
Knowledge of Electrical components adds value
At least 5 years’ experience in quality management related function
Familiar with IATF 16949 requirement
Hand on experience in using quality tools (Like APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, DOE, FTA…)
Experienced in supplier audit
Excellent communication skill in English, Japanese speaking is a plus
Good analytic skill and logical way of thinking
Desired skills, competences, knowledge and experiences
OEM experience
Willing to take driver seat
Hunger to gain knowledge, Willing to share knowledge
Active to take extra challenge and go extra miles
About UD Trucks
Part of the Isuzu group, UD Trucks is a global leading international commercial vehicle solutions provider headquartered in Japan. At UD Trucks, we are defining the next generation of smart logistics solutions through advanced innovations in automation, electro mobility and connectivity. UD Trucks develops, manufactures and sells a wide range of heavy, medium and light-duty trucks, operating in more than 60 countries across all continents. Our trucks and people go the extra mile for our customers and business partners, day in and day out.
We are an 8,000+ strong team of colleagues with 40 nationalities who bring diversity and passion in delivering our products and services. We trust each other, work collaboratively and embrace change. At UD Trucks, our purpose is Better Life – to make life better for people and the planet. We have developed a culture that promotes:
Diverse and friendly culture – Strong culture of diversity and inclusion, organizing annual events, daily activities and open communication platforms including various internal voluntary networks.
Empowered growth – Global exposure and growth opportunities across functions and countries through internal mobility system and self-driven career opportunities, building a learning organization by enabling self-managed learning supported by the UD Academy.
Flexibility with trust – We continue to fully support both remote working (where and when applicable) and flexible working hours, we actively encourage our colleagues to maintain a good work/life balance. You will have the autonomy and flexibility to split your working time between both our wonderful, modern and equipped HQ and remotely.
Be part of our journey to create Better Life for society, for our customers and for yourself. UD Trucks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues.
