Supplier Quality Specialist - Electrical

Role Summary

Supplier Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Validate and monitor quality of EV-specific electrical components:

• Battery Packs (LFP/NMC), BMS

  ,

• Motor & Motor Controllers (VCU, MCU, Inverters)

  ,

• DC-DC converters, Wiring Harness, Charging Systems

  ,

• Relays, Contactors, Sensors, Instrument Clusters

  .
• Conduct supplier audits for electrical manufacturing capability (IPC standards, ESD, soldering practices, etc.).
• Drive

  PPAP/APQP

  processes for new electrical parts development and production approval.
• Review and ensure

  compliance with ISO 26262

  , AIS 038, and other relevant EV regulations.
• Coordinate validation testing (EMC, thermal, vibration, ingress protection) for high-voltage components.
• Manage NCRs, lead root cause analysis and implement

  8D, 5 Why, Fishbone

  for electrical issues.
• Work closely with internal

  R&D, Testing, and Homologation teams

  for pre-production builds and field trials.
• Evaluate quality of mechanical systems: chassis components, brackets, frames, enclosures, cooling units, sheet metal parts.
• Conduct supplier capability audits and process inspections for mechanical fabrications and assemblies.
• Monitor quality KPIs for mechanical parts – PPM, DPPM, delivery accuracy, and implement improvement actions.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Production, and Service teams for smooth product launches and ramp-up.
• Ensure smooth resolution of line issues, supplier escalations, and customer complaints linked to supplier components.
• Develop strategic supplier base for key EV components.
• Ensure documentation and traceability for all compliance requirements – ROHS, REACH, AIS, etc.
• Support localization of components and improve supplier process maturity.

Required Skills

• Strong exposure to

  Electrical Quality Systems

  and

  Automotive Electrical Standards

  .
• Hands-on with quality tools: PPAP, APQP, 8D, FMEA, MSA, SPC.
• Familiarity with standards like

  ISO 9001

  ,

  IATF 16949

  ,

  IPC-A-610

  ,

  ISO 26262

  .
• Working knowledge of

  SAP / PLM / QMS platforms

  is a plus.
• Excellent communication, supplier management and analytical skills.

Preferred Background

• Prior experience in

  EV / Automotive / Heavy Vehicles / Battery Systems / Tier-1 Electricals

  .
• Exposure to high-voltage safety and functional testing.
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations for audits and quality reviews.