Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Casting & Machining

Seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) with strong expertise in casting and machining , especially aluminum castings. Work closely with suppliers to resolve quality issues and support new product development and production .

Job Summary

• Seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) with strong expertise in casting and machining, especially aluminum castings.
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve quality issues and support new product development and production.
• Frequent travel to supplier locations is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities for casting and machined components.
• Drive APQP, PPAP, and Engineering Change Management at supplier locations.
• Resolve supplier quality issues and improve process capability.
• Support NPD, product launches, and ramp-up activities.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and continuous improvement activities.
• Drive CAPA/corrective and preventive actions and ensure sustainable improvements.
• Act as the technical interface between suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering teams.
• Provide practical, shop-floor-level technical solutions to suppliers.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with casting processes.
• Aluminum casting experience, especially:
  • HPDC High Pressure Die Casting
  • LPDC Low Pressure Die Casting
  • Sand Casting
• Experience with machining of engineered components.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality management systems.
• Supplier Quality Management experience.
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong APQP, PPAP, supplier audit, and CAPA experience.

Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline Mandatory.
• 7 10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, supplier quality, operations, or quality engineering.

Other Requirements

• Proactive, energetic, and results-oriented.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently to supplier locations.
• Open to domestic and international travel.