Job Description
Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer
Req ID: 49209
Job Location (s): Pune, IND
Employment Type: Full Time
Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Category: Quality and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)
Work Location Type: On-site
The Impact You'll Make
As our
Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer (ASQE), you'll play a key role in ensuring supplier quality excellence and supporting successful product launches through advanced quality planning and supplier development.
You will help ensure suppliers are fully prepared for production readiness, reduce quality risks, improve product reliability, and support smooth project launches that directly enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
You'll collaborate with Sourcing, Manufacturing, Project Management, Suppliers, and Quality teams while taking ownership of supplier quality processes, APQP activities, PPAP readiness, and problem-solving initiatives, helping us move toward a more efficient and quality-driven future
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead supplier quality planning activities for foundry suppliers to ensure successful project launches, PPAP approvals, and production readiness.
- Support internal stakeholders and suppliers by driving corrective actions, conducting supplier assessments, and resolving quality concerns.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Project Management on supplier development and launch activities.
- Utilize quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and Root Cause Analysis to improve supplier performance and product quality.
- Continuously learn and share best practices to strengthen quality standards, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Production/ Mechanical), Quality, or related technical field with 7-10years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience working with foundry commodities, casting processes, and supplier quality management within manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of ISO/IATF16949 standards and quality system requirements.
- Experience in supplier audits, quality assessments, and launch management.
- ASQ Certification (CQE/CQM/ASQP) or Lead Auditor certification is an added advantage.
- Willingness to travel for supplier visits and project support activities.
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Metrology and Root Cause Analysis.
- Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
What You'll Get From Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You'll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You'll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they're worth asking about—we think they're pretty great.
Ready to Make a Difference
If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
