Assistant / Deputy Manager - Quality
Force Motors Ltd
Pune, Maharashtra
BE / B.Tech - Mechanical
Summary of the Role :
10+ years of experience in supplier quality assurance. Delivering all aspects of the Supplier Quality Assurance function on an on-going basis in line with Quality Policy to ensure that the business products and services are fit for purpose and meet customer expectations.
Details of the Job :
Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice quality vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on Supplier Quality activities
Carry out supplier audits, with supplier support and supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP).
Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements
Support Purchasing with the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks
Support new product launches to ensure suppliers are capable of delivering to the required quality standards
Manage the root cause analysis and corrective actions process of supplier quality issues
Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions of supplier quality issues
Review and evaluate supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain
Where appropriate work with the supplier directly, create corrective action plans to address process failures
Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities
Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
Manage the development and refinement of Design and Process FMEAs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
Monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance understanding any commercial issues and impacts
Manage the Supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Manage customer PPM (Parts per Million), supplier PPM, supplier problem solving on time, cost recovery and supplier warranty indicators
Lead quality audits for suppliers
Financial Budget and Control:
Input and hold responsibility for Supplier Quality budgets
Responsible for achieving budget and forecast
Prepare the annual Supplier Quality budget and forecasts and all Capital Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with legal standards. Manage the budget from identification to completion of projects
Relationship Management:
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the purchasing strategy
Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market change and potential effects on engineering design and development. Recommend solutions without compromising quality or service while optimising cost
Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product requirements
Assist in the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks
Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements
Email Resume -
mahesh.kulkarni@force-mtu.com
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