Supplier Quality Professional/ Sr. Supplier Quality Professional-Rajkot

Job Duties

• Under general supervision, an SQP will have a working understanding of all expectations of his/her role.
• SQP Role/Expectations: May perform inspection of various operations activities and of supplier produced parts.
• Recommends and leads efforts for establishing and sustaining supplier improvement processes.
• As needed, may generate reports of conditions found during inspection activities, notifies Supplier Quality management and internal customers as requested of significant problems, and completes documentation necessary to attest to satisfactory completion of inspection or test activities.
• Responsible for performing quality evaluations on standard and routine processes and products according to engineering drawings, specifications, prescribed methods, and instructions.
• May identify and report non-conformance to known standards using various measuring and testing methods.
• Provide technical expertise concerning quality systems improvements, inspection techniques, root cause analysis, and effective corrective action.
• Performs onsite supplier quality systems assessment and evaluation. Communicate identified process/procedure concerns to Core Teams and broader organization as necessary.
• Provide supplier recommendations for specific projects and strategy fulfillment. Measure baseline and quantify improvements.
• Provide timely technical assistance in regards to supplier quality systems and inspection through FAS, initial production, and transition to stable supply chain.
• Identify and resolve exceptions, root cause analysis and corrective actions/recovery plan to Core Team through defined communication plan.
• Monitor/co-manage supplier performance for assigned suppliers to ensure continuous supply chain stability with the broader organization.
• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Applied Science or related Technical Field required. Minimum of 3 years of experience in Engineering, Applied Science or related Technical Field.

The Supplier Quality Professional (SQP) is responsible for ensuring supplier product and process quality, driving continuous improvement, and supporting supply chain stability. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting product, process, and supplier inspections and quality evaluations against engineering drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Identifying, documenting, and reporting non-conformances while leading root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Performing supplier quality system assessments, audits, and preparing inspection/audit reports.
• Driving supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement programs, including establishing and sustaining improvement processes.
• Providing technical expertise in quality systems, inspection methods, GD&T interpretation, fabrication standards, and corrective action effectiveness.
• Supporting supplier selection activities by contributing to RFQ evaluations and supplier award recommendations.
• Assisting new suppliers through qualification, First Article Submission (FAS), initial production, and transition to stable production.
• Monitoring supplier performance and implementing recovery plans to ensure supply chain continuity and quality performance.
• Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, core teams, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve technical and quality issues.
• Measuring, tracking, and communicating improvement results across the broader organization.
• Providing training, sharing lessons learned, and facilitating process improvement implementation.

Qualifications

Overall Objective: Ensure supplier quality excellence, reduce quality risks, improve supplier performance, and support reliable delivery of products to the business and customers.

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor in Mechanical / Production Engineering.

Total Years of Experience: 7~8 years

Desired/Preferred Expertise: Experience in working with suppliers having machining, fabrication, special processes, NDE, etc. supplier audits, product development, Metallurgy, Manufacturing background, heat treatment, Lean improvements.

Location:-   Rajkot, Gujrat.

Characteristics: Team worker, open for travelling domestic and international.

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs.  Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Supplier Quality Professional and  Sr. Supplier Quality Professional