Engineer - Supplier Quality

What You'll Do

The principal role of Supplier Quality Engineer is to evaluate 8D submitted by suppliers on the defects reported by Eaton plants. Collaborately work with supplier for on time root cause analysis & robust action plan to mitigate the recurrence of non-conformance. Identify the gaps in submitted documents by supplier if any & take follow up for correction.

Ensure development of overall Quality of supplier through training & coaching.

- Quick response & Quality control from suppliers for raised DMRs. Evaluate supplier's 8D response. Key measurables - DMR Closure Lead Time, Ontime closure %

• Supplier Quality performance improvement for worst performing suppliers in coordination with SDE team.
• Identify worst performing suppliers and Lead supplier meetings, assist suppliers for technical queries etc. Key measurables - DPPM reduction, DMR Reoccurrence %
• Focused approach on the coaching and guiding supplier to increase Quality of 8D to identify the Poka Yoke Or system level changes.
• Onboarding of new suppliers for Eaton 8D requirements (Skills – Training to suppliers, Liaison, Decision Making, Hands on experience of WISPER)
• Alignment between supplier and plants on process requirements by having good knowledge of Eaton policies & SEM
• Encourage & Implement Continuous Improvement Culture Building within team & at supplier
• Deliver training sessions to plants for DMR & DPPM procedure (CQD-P-130), (SD001)
• Lead Projects in Team (Projects - Six Sigma, BPI, Digital Transformation etc.)
• Develop & standardize digital reporting (like Power BI dashboards). Troubleshoot errors & suggest improvements based on customer requirements
• Support newly acquired sites to get onboarded for Eaton procedures after DMR support kick off
• QC Check for ready to close DMRs of team for compliance to process requirements
• Functional reportings for DMR closure process.
• Gap analysis & action planning on KPIs
  
  

Qualifications

BE/ B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Production, Industrial, Aeronautical Engineering

Minimum 6-10 years of experience in Supplier Development and Quality

Skills

Knowledge of Problem Solving tools, Quality Core Tools

Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as molding, casting, stamping, plating, machining & welding, Electrical & Electronic commodity etc.

Knowledge of Quality Management System

Strategic thinking & decision making

Effective communication, presentation & influencing skill

Effective collaboration & cross cultural teamwork

Accountability & escalation management

Time management & Prioritization