Supplier Quality Engineer at CUMMINGS INC

Pune, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Processes, Quality Standards, Product Validation, Process Validation, Root Cause Analysis, Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, APQP, PPAP, Supplier Audits, Quality Management Systems, Engineering Specifications, Regulatory Requirements, Customer Satisfaction

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

The Supplier Quality Engineer supports supplier quality initiatives that enable the business to achieve its operational and strategic quality objectives. This role partners with suppliers and cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes, ensure compliance with quality standards, drive product and process validation, and resolve supplier quality issues. The position also supports supplier performance improvement through Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), supplier audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities * Support supplier quality initiatives to improve supplier performance, product quality, and customer satisfaction. * Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders including Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sourcing, and Quality teams. * Manage and review Global PPAP (Levels 1–4), including VPI PPAP submissions, ensuring compliance with customer and organizational requirements. * Audit PPAP documentation against established guidelines and provide disposition decisions (Approval, Interim Approval, or Rejection). * Coordinate with suppliers and Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) to ensure complete and accurate PPAP documentation is uploaded into CQMS/EQMS. * Collaborate with suppliers, sourcing managers, and change managers to resolve rejected or interim PPAP submissions and ensure timely closure. * Monitor interim PPAP approvals and drive timely completion before expiration. * Maintain PPAP turnaround time (TAT) targets and ensure timely disposition of submissions. * Participate in supplier manufacturing process evaluations using APQP methodologies and AIAG core quality tools. * Conduct or support supplier process audits and contribute to continuous improvement of supplier manufacturing processes. * Support investigation of supplier quality issues by performing root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and verifying their effectiveness. * Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to reduce defects and improve supplier capability. * Participate in supplier quality planning, quality performance reviews, and supplier development initiatives. * Ensure supplier compliance with quality management systems, engineering specifications, and regulatory requirements. * Support product reliability and manufacturing process validation activities throughout product development and production. Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

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Responsibilities

The Supplier Quality Engineer supports supplier quality initiatives to enhance supplier performance and product quality. This role involves collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and ensure compliance with quality standards.