Supplier Quality Engineer - Senior

Job description

**Job Summary** The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer leverages strong technical expertise and quality management skills to develop suppliers and ensure delivery of high-quality, zero-defect components that meet customer and regulatory requirements. This role requires close collaboration with suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams, with a specialized focus on automotive sensor technologies and emission-related systems. **Key Responsibilities** **1. Supplier Quality Management & Development** - Build and maintain strong relationships with external suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders (Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing). - Support supplier selection processes and assess supplier capability for new components. - Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives and ensure alignment with business and quality objectives. **2. Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) & Process Validation** - Apply APQP, AIAG tools, and Cummins-specific methodologies to ensure zero-defect product development. - Lead and support DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, SPC, and MSA activities. - Validate that supplier manufacturing processes consistently meet engineering and customer requirements. **3. Supplier Audits & Compliance** - Conduct supplier audits to assess process capability, quality systems, and compliance risks. - Ensure adherence to industry standards such as ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949. - Verify compliance with emission norms, safety regulations, and environmental requirements. **4. Technical Expertise in Sensor Technologies** - Provide subject matter expertise in automotive sensor technologies, including: - NOx Sensors, EGTS (Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensors), AAT, LTS, OPS, O₂ Sensors - Pressure, Temperature, Delta P, and Exhaust Manifold Pressure (EMP) sensors - Support application engineering, design validation (DVP&R), and technical calculations for emission and after-treatment systems. - Ensure compliance with UL 2.2 and applicable regulatory standards. **5. Manufacturing Process Excellence** - Evaluate and improve supplier manufacturing processes, especially SMT (Surface Mount Technology). - Ensure robust process design, controls, and component selection for high-quality output. - Validate measurement systems and ensure alignment with GD&T and engineering specifications. **6. Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement** - Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for supplier quality issues. - Use Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical tools to drive continuous improvement. - Ensure effectiveness and sustainability of corrective actions to prevent recurrence. **7. Cross-Functional Collaboration** - Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to resolve quality challenges. - Influence decision-making to balance quality, cost, and delivery priorities. - Support supplier readiness for new product introductions and ongoing production. ## **Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related field). - Certifications in IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-620 (mandatory). - Additional certifications in Quality or Six Sigma (preferred). - May require licensing for export control or regulatory compliance. ## **Competencies** ### **Technical Skills** - Strong expertise in emission norms and regulatory compliance. - Deep knowledge of SMT processes and manufacturing controls. - Proficiency in automotive sensor technologies and after-treatment systems. - Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and measurement systems. - Expertise in APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, SPC, and MSA. ### **Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills** - Advanced root cause analysis and data-driven decision-making. - Strong statistical analysis and process capability evaluation. - Ability to interpret complex technical and quality data. ### **Behavioral Competencies** - Effective communication across multiple stakeholders. - Strong customer focus and relationship management. - Ability to manage complexity and drive results under pressure. - Influencing skills to align stakeholders on quality priorities. - Global mindset and appreciation for diverse perspectives. ## **Experience** - 8–10 years of professional experience in Supplier Quality, preferably in sensor technologies. - Minimum 3+ years in manufacturing or engineering within the automotive or similarly regulated industry. - Proven experience in supplier quality development, audits, and process validation. - Hands-on experience with SMT manufacturing and automotive sensor systems is essential. ## **Core Technical Capabilities** - Supplier Quality Management & Development - Supplier Auditing & Compliance - APQP & Automotive Core Tools - Manufacturing Process Design & Validation - Measurement System Analysis - Statistical Analysis & Quality Improvement - Supplier Performance Improvement - Supplier Product Reliability | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Fully convergent with all applicable **Emission Norms** and regulatory requirements | | | | | | | | | | | | | **IPC‑A‑610 and IPC‑A‑620 certified, with strong focus on workmanship and quality compliance** | | | | | | | | | | | | | Subject‑matter expert in **SMT (Surface Mount Technology)** processes and manufacturing controls | | | | | | | | | | | | | Thorough understanding of **Vehicle Safety and Environmental Regulations**, including compliance and functional safety considerations | | | | | | | | | | | | | Strong technical expertise in **application engineering, calculations, and DVP&R** for emission and exhaust after‑treatment systems, including: | | | | | | | | | | | | | **NOx sensors** | | | | | | | | | | | | | **EGTS (Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensors)** | | | | | | | | | | | | | **AAT (Ambient Air Temperature)** | | | | | | | | | | | | | **LTS (Lambda/Temperature Sensors)** | | |