The Supplier Quality Engineer leads and supports daily supplier management activities at the Sensata make site. Working with cross functional teams to resolve any supplier related concerns they will also take the lead for New Product Development and change management across the site ensuring support for critical projects.

General Responsibilities

Support containment activities
Communicate with relevant internal/external contacts and ensure timely closure and effectiveness
Notify suppliers quality issues, drive supplier report, verify and assure suppliers effective containment action, root cause analysis, and corrective actions/preventive actions
Provide support during reviews and supplier selection process
Assist with audits
Communicates with the supplier on their quality performance
Assists with providing actions in case a supplier is not meeting the quality expectation and targets
Ensure best practice is adopted within the supply chain
Communication and alignment across regions

Experience / Qualifications

A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Summary:

The Supplier Quality Engineer develop, qualify, and manage suppliers in India to support Sensata's sourcing strategy while ensuring compliance with quality, delivery, cost, and risk management requirements.

General Responsibilities:

Conduct supplier capability assessments
Lead supplier qualification activities
Perform process audits and VDA audits
Evaluate manufacturing processes and technical capabilities
Lead APQP implementation
Lead supplier performance improvement projects
Escalate critical supplier issues
Support sourcing decisions and supplier selection

Travel Required:

Frequent travel within India (50%-60%)
Supplier audits and assessments
New supplier onboarding
Development project reviews
Joint visits with Regional Supplier Quality Manager

Experience / Qualifications:

A university degree required (i.e. Bachelor's degree) or equivalent relevant work experience in manufacturing

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