Supplier Quality Senior Engineer / Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager | Pune
Location: Pune
Experience: 10–13 Years
Industry: Industrial Engineering / Compressor Packages / Rotating Equipment / Heavy Engineering
Function: Supplier Quality
Reporting to: SQA Manager
Working Days: 5 days a week with some travel
Facilities available: Canteen and Transportation
About the Company
The company (MNC) is a leading global engineering and industrial technology organization with a strong presence across India and international markets. The company provides advanced solutions for compressors, dryers, air treatment and related engineered systems, serving diverse industrial and process applications.
The organisation is known for its focus on engineering excellence, technological innovation, quality, safety and continuous improvement, and offers an opportunity to work with a technically strong, globally connected engineering team.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality professional to drive supplier quality, supplier development and continuous improvement for compressor package systems and associated components.
The role will focus on supplier performance, quality improvement, technical compliance, supplier audits, problem solving and supplier capability development. The position will work closely with Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, suppliers, Third-Party Inspection Agencies and customers to ensure robust quality and timely resolution of supplier-related issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Own supplier quality for commodities including fabricated base frames, piping, coolers, air receivers, hoses, motors, control panels and instrumentation.
- Conduct supplier process, product and quality system audits and drive effective closure of identified gaps.
- Drive Supplier PPM reduction, supplier performance improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead supplier development activities to improve manufacturing capability, process robustness and quality performance.
- Support supplier qualification, NPD and resourcing projects.
- Review and approve supplier quality documentation including ITP, QAP, WPS/PQR, inspection reports and test documentation.
- Provide technical guidance on fabrication, welding, pressure vessels and pressure equipment.
- Ensure compliance with ASME codes, U-stamp requirements and applicable engineering standards.
- Ensure effective implementation of hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing requirements.
- Ensure appropriate implementation of NDT/NDE techniques, including Radiographic Testing (RT) and Liquid Penetrant Examination (LPE).
- Lead structured problem solving using 8D, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and CAPA methodologies.
- Lead or support Six Sigma / Lean improvement projects focused on supplier quality and supply-chain efficiency.
- Lead resolution of customer complaints related to supplier parts, including cooler leakage, welding defects and fabrication-related issues.
- Support resolution of compressor package assembly and fabricated-part fitment issues.
- Apply knowledge of shell-and-tube heat exchanger manufacturing, coolers, painting/coating processes and instrument calibration.
- Participate in IMS audits covering ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements.
- Coordinate with Third-Party Inspection Agencies and internal stakeholders for inspection and quality assurance.
- Work closely with Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing and suppliers to resolve technical and quality issues.
- Drive improvements in quality, cost, delivery and overall supplier performance.
- Capture lessons learned and implement preventive actions across the supplier base.
MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy, Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 10–13 years of relevant experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Fabrication Quality or Quality Assurance.
- Strong experience in Supplier Quality Management, Supplier Audits and Supplier Development.
- Industry experience in compressors, rotating equipment, industrial equipment, pressure equipment, heavy engineering, Oil & Gas, process equipment or related industries.
- Strong practical knowledge of fabrication, welding, pressure vessels and pressure testing.
- Working knowledge of ASME codes and U-stamp requirements.
- Experience reviewing ITP, QAP, WPS/PQR, inspection reports and supplier quality documentation.
- Good knowledge of NDT/NDE, including RT and LPE.
- Strong hands-on experience in 8D, RCA, CAPA and corrective action management.
- Good understanding of PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA and Control Plans.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements.
- IMS Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor certification is mandatory.
- Experience driving Supplier PPM reduction and supplier performance improvement.
- Knowledge of shell-and-tube heat exchangers/coolers, painting/coating processes and instrument calibration.
- Good understanding of Six Sigma / Lean methodologies; Green Belt preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to travel to supplier/customer locations as required.
Preferred / Added Advantage
- Experience with compressor packages, dryers, coolers and air receivers.
- Experience handling customer complaints and field quality issues.
- Experience in NPD, supplier qualification and resourcing projects.
- Experience working with global suppliers and customers.
- Exposure to SAP/BPCS or other ERP systems.
- Experience coordinating with Third-Party Inspection Agencies.
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Please send your latest CV along with answers to below queries to renuka.joshi@antal.com
- Do you have 10–13 years of relevant experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Fabrication Quality or Quality Assurance? Please specify your total experience and areas of expertise.
- Do you have experience specifically in compressors, rotating equipment, pressure equipment, heavy engineering, Oil & Gas or process industries? Please specify.
- Do you have hands-on experience in supplier audits, supplier development and Supplier PPM reduction? Please elaborate.
- Do you have practical experience with fabrication, welding, pressure vessels, hydro/pneumatic testing and ASME/U-stamp requirements?
- Have you reviewed ITP, QAP, WPS/PQR, inspection reports and NDT documentation? Please specify.
- Do you have experience with RT, LPE, shell-and-tube heat exchangers/coolers and painting/coating processes?
- What is your experience with 8D, RCA, CAPA, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA and Control Plans?
- Do you hold an IMS Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor certification covering ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001? Please specify.
- Do you have Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent? Please specify.
- Have you handled customer complaints, cooler leakage, welding defects or compressor package fitment/assembly issues?
- Do you have experience working with Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, suppliers and Third-Party Inspection Agencies?
- What is your Current CTC?
- What is your justifiable Expected CTC?
- What is your Notice Period in current Organisation or joining date (if selected)?
- Reason for change: (Please specify in detail)?
- What is your current location?
- Would you be comfortable with Pune (Talegaon) work location?
- Are you comfortable travelling to supplier/customer locations as required for this role?
