Roles & Responsibilities:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (Mechanical / Electrical / Plastics / Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering)
Strong experience in supplier transition and qualification programs
Hands-on program management experience including schedules, milestones, and risk logs
Working knowledge of ERP systems and supplier master data management
Experience managing supplier cutover, inventory build, and run-out planning
Ability to ensure PO coverage, delivery adherence, and continuity of supply
Strong stakeholder communication and escalation management skills
Experience working with global suppliers and cross-functional teams
Proven experience working as an interface between suppliers and customer plant teams including sourcing, quality, and inspection
Hands on experience in PPAP planning and execution as per Customer Quality Procedures (CQP)
Strong knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAI) at supplier facilities or remotely
Experience in Supplier Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA) management
Ability to manage Product Deviation Notices (PDN) and drive closure with suppliers
Exposure to Supplier Process Audits and audit report documentation
Basic working knowledge of GD&T, materials, and engineering drawing interpretation
Experience in inspection plan preparation from drawings
Working knowledge of ASTM and equivalent Asian standards
Experience in ECN (Engineering Change Notice) management
Strong analytical capability to track, report, and interpret supplier quality KPIs
Experience handling components such as Sheet Metal, Machined Parts, Plastics, Rubber, Electrical / Electro Mechanical parts
Ability to escalate unresolved supplier quality issues within project timelines
Strong stakeholder interaction skills with Quality, Engineering, Sourcing, and Operations teams
Good-to-Have:
Experience in regulated manufacturing or life sciences industry
Exposure to procurement engineering and production buying operations
Familiarity with supplier contract terms and transition documentation
Experience supporting ERP transitions or system updates
Experience in alternate supplier identification and qualification
Exposure to automotive / industrial / manufacturing quality standards
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP documentation, and qualification reports
Familiarity with quality KPI dashboards and large scale data handling
Experience supporting new product development (NPD) projects
Salary Range: $38,000-$80,000 a year
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