Senior Engineer – Supplier Quality

MANN+HUMMEL

. Monitor and assure quality of purchased parts and materials throughout the purchased-part lifecycle .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeTumkur • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Advanced Quality Planning (APQP), supplier quality management, and compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards. Proficient in conducting audits, managing supplier performance, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

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Advanced Quality Planning (APQP)IATF 16949 ComplianceISO 14001 ComplianceSupplier Quality ManagementVDA 6.3 Certification

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Hard Skills

FMEAControl PlanStatistical Process Control (SPC)Initial Sampling ProcessRun RateInspection MethodsProcess AuditsProblem-Solving ToolsLean Manufacturing ToolsComponent Cleanliness Management

Soft Skills

TrainingCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Vendor Rating SystemTechnical Change Management

Certifications & Qualifications

VDA 6.3 AuditorCQI-09 CertificationCQI-11 CertificationCQI-12 CertificationCQI-15 CertificationCQI-23 CertificationCQI-27 CertificationCQI-30 Certification

Industry Keywords

Quality ManagementManufacturingProductionSupplier Quality AssuranceContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and assure quality of purchased parts and materials throughout the purchased-part lifecycle
Serve as the supplier contact for APQP and serial-quality topics
Support project teams with risk assessments of purchased parts and suppliers
Initiate and coordinate APQP for purchased parts and consolidate product requirements in the PRFPP
Ensure technical and quality information flows between MANN+HUMMEL and suppliers
Monitor supplier APQP progress and escalate critical delays
Verify ISIR/PPAP documentation and resolve deviations with R&D and other functions
Conduct supplier process releases and production-readiness verifications
Share lessons learned and support SQA/SQD standardization and continuous improvement
Plan and organize Incoming Goods Inspection, quarantining, sorting and rework
Manage supplier quality complaints, day-to-day supplier concerns and series-part supplier training
Validate supplier corrective actions, including on-site follow-up
Review supplier performance using the Vendor Rating System
Drive supplier improvement programs and apply CSL1/CSL2 controlled-shipping rules
Plan and perform supplier process and product audits
Manage regular requalification of purchased components
Coordinate supplier deviations, concessions and changes through Technical Change Management
Stop non-conforming purchased-part deliveries when customer, safety or environmental requirements are affected
Manage Incoming Goods Inspectors, including budget, recruitment, resource allocation and personnel development

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree (Bachelor or Master) in Mechanical, Engineering degree or equivalent education
At least 7 years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing or Production functions in the relevant industry
Knowledge in and understanding of application of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements
Expertise in Advanced Quality Planning (APQP) and standard quality tools, including FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, Initial Sampling Process, Run Rate, and inspection methods
Ability to interpret drawings and requirements to ensure adherence to agreed quality parameters
Experience in product and process audits
Ability to apply and train suppliers in problem-solving and process capability tools
Certified VDA 6.3 auditor or equivalent
Experience in relevant production processes and technologies
Certification on CQI-09, 11, 12, 15, 23, 27 and 30 special process assessments
Ability to train suppliers on design of experiments, continuous improvement programs and lean manufacturing tools
Expertise in Customer Specific Requirements
Skills in component cleanliness management
Fluent written and spoken English