AddressVirbhu India Pvt Ltd Vadodara (Gujarat), a wholly owned subsidiary of AK-LLC (USA), operating in the field of power electronics, has as an immediate opening for a Supplier Quality Engineer.
We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of products sourced from local and international external suppliers. The primary focus will be on evaluating and improving supplier processes, implementing quality control measures, and fostering collaborative relationships with suppliers to achieve and maintain consistent high-quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Assess potential suppliers through audits, capability assessments, and quality system reviews.
- Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure suppliers meet quality and compliance requirements.
- Establish and enforce quality control systems and standards for suppliers.
- Conduct regular on-site and off-site audits to evaluate supplier processes and adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborate with suppliers to establish quality control plans and inspection processes to ensure items meet or exceed quality standards.
- Monitor and analyze supplier performance data to identify trends and any areas for improvement.
- Work closely with procurement, engineering, and production teams to address quality issues and meet overall quality objectives.
- Provide technical expertise and support to resolve quality-related challenges.
- Investigate and identify root causes of quality issues.
- Provide training and guidance to suppliers on quality standards, specifications, and expectations.
- Support suppliers in implementing continuous improvement action plans.
- Develop and maintain risk assessment processes for supplier selection and ongoing evaluation.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of identified quality concerns and actions taken to resolve them.
- Generate regular reports on supplier performance, quality metrics, and improvement initiatives as requested by management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or a similar role.
- 3-5 years of experience with transformers, switchgear, fabricated metal experience is required.
- Strong understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).
- Knowledge of statistical tools and techniques for data analysis.
- Excellent root cause analysis skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders at all levels.
- Familiarity with various manufacturing processes and materials.
- Relevant certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma would be advantageous.
Candidate Profile
Ak Power Solutions is looking for .
Education : Any Graduate / Post Graduate
