Sr. Associate Manager – Supplier Quality

Sr. Associate Manager – Supplier Quality

Location: Mumbai
Experience Required: 3–10 Years
Industry Preferred: Consumer Electronics / Automobile
Work Mode: Work From Office

Job Summary

We are looking for a Sr. Associate Manager – Supplier Quality to lead and strengthen supplier quality systems across components and sub-assemblies. The role involves supplier audits, quality system implementation, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure consistent product and process quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality system procedures and standards for plants and suppliers
• Lead supplier quality initiatives including PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SQP audits, inspections, and testing
• Analyze quality data using statistical tools to identify improvement opportunities
• Drive improvement projects linked to PPR, TBR, PQC, IQC KPIs
• Manage customer complaints using 8D, Why-Why, and structured problem-solving methods
• Plan, conduct, and close supplier quality audits, improving Supplier Performance Index (SPI)
• Ensure supplier compliance with IMS, corporate quality standards, and regulatory frameworks
• Collaborate with Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Plant Quality teams from NPD to SOP
• Support continuous improvement across supplier manufacturing processes

Mandatory Experience

• Hands-on experience in Casting, Machining, Powder Coating, or Plastic Parts
• Strong understanding of supplier quality systems and manufacturing processes

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in Supplier Quality / Vendor Quality / Manufacturing Quality
• Strong knowledge of PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Audits, and Quality KPIs
• Exposure to automotive or consumer electronics industry standards
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, plant-facing environment

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person