Supplier Quality Manager

Job Description

JOB description Title: Supplier Quality Manager Dept/Section: Quality ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS: Report To: Director Supervises / manages: Quality Engineers & Quality Control inspectors (Incoming, Process, Final & Outsourcing) Co-ordinates with: Cross-Functional Team Internal: All Functions External: Customers, SuppliersRESPONSIBILITIES 1Manage quality control activity as needed to drive 0 defects. 2Supervise shop floor QC Engineers/Inspectors/ SQE for dimensional/visual inspection .3Handle all shop floor quality/compliance issues proactively 4Manage incoming, in-process, final & supplier inspection and control .5 Address and respond to customer complaints in a timely manner. using the necessary quality tools. 6Conduct internal audits and also manage Internal & External audits. 7Accurately Report product and process quality trends to HODs, and conduct necessary analysis and corrective action. 8Implement best practices to reduce COPQ/COQ 9Develop SOP, WI to train the operators / Inspectors and develop the human capital of organization workmanship standards, and communicate to quality inspectors for use during production .11 Identify procedures for conducting quality tests and inspections. 12 Accept or reject finished items 13To approve the final inspection report and release the product to the customer. 14Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products 15 Prepare procedures, and update and maintain files as needed by QMS certification and quality enhancement. 16Adherence of Quality Management Systems 17Execute knowledge of QA methods and standards, inspection procedures, QA instructions, and assembly specifications. 18 Identify the root cause of problems, analyze and develop remedial actions working with the shop floor and engineers. 19To monitor the nonconformance at the customer end and to initiate corrective & preventive actions 20 Review of Customer Complaints and Corrective Actions taken. 21Stop production in case of nonconformance during the process affecting product quality. 22Prepares quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends including failed processes, stability studies, corrective actions, and re-validations. 23Exhaustive planning of all the measurement systems, gauges measuring fixtures, etc and plan the procurement per the project timeline. JOB SPECIFICATION: Qualification Diploma or BE in Mechanical Professional Qualification: ISO 9001/ IATF 16949 / AS 9100 / ISO 13485 Internal Auditor, Lean/Six Sigma Certification Experience Minimum 10 years of production and quality control/inspection experience in a manufacturing environment required with at least 3 years experience in supervising QA staff at the Engineer/Technician level Skill Sets & Competencies 1Hands-onn knowledge in Quality in the Aerospace / Engineering / Medical / Automotive industry. 2 ability to lead a team of inspectors and Quality Engineer 3Strong software skills including MS Office, and ERP. 4Demonstrated ability to drive quality improvement 5 Demonstrated process orientation. 6Strong ability to lead, communicate, and act in a multicultural and cross-functional environment 7Action oriented with a proven track record in achieving business goals 8Strong Reporting/writing/analytical skills. 9High personal and professional integrity 10Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate concisely at all levels inside and outside the company 11Man power handling, Results-oriented with the ability to prioritize workload and shift attention among changing tasks and priorities 12Knowledge of machining, Plastic molding, stamping, casting, forging & special process 13Working knowledge of measurement instruments (CMM, VMS, 3D Scanner, Roughness tester, Hardness tester) 14 ability to interpret drawings 15 Establish and maintain outstanding interpersonal relationship skills. 16 Exercise good organizational and time management skills. 17 Manage multiple projects of varying complexity. 18 Demonstrate excellent verbal and written English communication skills with clarity for all to understand. 19 Applies knowledge of general rules to specific problems to exercise critical thinking and problem-solving skills .20 Continuous Improvement21Experience in gauges and fixture design and development preferred