Supplier Quality Engineer - Senior at CUMMINGS INC

Pune, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supplier Quality Management, APQP, IATF 16949, ISO 9001:2015, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, SMT Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, GD&T, Measurement System Analysis, Statistical Process Control, DVP&R, Automotive Sensor Technologies

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Job Summary The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer leverages strong technical expertise and quality management skills to develop suppliers and ensure delivery of high-quality, zero-defect components that meet customer and regulatory requirements. This role requires close collaboration with suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams, with a specialized focus on automotive sensor technologies and emission-related systems. Key Responsibilities 1. Supplier Quality Management & Development * Build and maintain strong relationships with external suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders (Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing). * Support supplier selection processes and assess supplier capability for new components. * Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives and ensure alignment with business and quality objectives. 2. Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) & Process Validation * Apply APQP, AIAG tools, and Cummins-specific methodologies to ensure zero-defect product development. * Lead and support DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, SPC, and MSA activities. * Validate that supplier manufacturing processes consistently meet engineering and customer requirements. 3. Supplier Audits & Compliance * Conduct supplier audits to assess process capability, quality systems, and compliance risks. * Ensure adherence to industry standards such as ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949. * Verify compliance with emission norms, safety regulations, and environmental requirements. 4. Technical Expertise in Sensor Technologies * Provide subject matter expertise in automotive sensor technologies, including: * NOx Sensors, EGTS (Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensors), AAT, LTS, OPS, O₂ Sensors * Pressure, Temperature, Delta P, and Exhaust Manifold Pressure (EMP) sensors * Support application engineering, design validation (DVP&R), and technical calculations for emission and after-treatment systems. * Ensure compliance with UL 2.2 and applicable regulatory standards. 5. Manufacturing Process Excellence * Evaluate and improve supplier manufacturing processes, especially SMT (Surface Mount Technology). * Ensure robust process design, controls, and component selection for high-quality output. * Validate measurement systems and ensure alignment with GD&T and engineering specifications. 6. Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement * Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for supplier quality issues. * Use Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical tools to drive continuous improvement. * Ensure effectiveness and sustainability of corrective actions to prevent recurrence. 7. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to resolve quality challenges. * Influence decision-making to balance quality, cost, and delivery priorities. * Support supplier readiness for new product introductions and ongoing 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

Develop and manage suppliers to ensure the delivery of zero-defect automotive sensor components and emission-related systems. Lead supplier audits, process validations, and continuous improvement initiatives using APQP and AIAG tools.