Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Requirements and Description

· Technical expertise in Forging, Casting, and Machining

· Machining expertise (Lathe, Turning, Milling, Drilling, Tapping, Burnishing, and other special processes)

· Inspection knowledge (Faro, Trimos, Micrometer, Vernier, CMM)

· Expertise in process, tooling, fixtures, locators, and new drawing review & development

· Knowledge of fasteners and coating requirements, stamping expertise

· New product development, supplier development, and approval

· First-off approval and supplier guidance on parts inspection and measurement

· Knowledge of commodities such as ball machining, gearboxes (open/close), sheet metal, fasteners with coating requirements, TCC coating, lapping, and grinding

· Supplier CARs raising and closure

· Experience handling exotic materials (Inconel 625/718, Duplex, Super Duplex, Hastelloy C276, Monel, etc.)

· Pattern inspection, casting inspection, heat treatment process and chart review

· Expertise in casting grades (LCC, CF8M, 4A, 6A), welding and welder qualification (WPS/PQR)

· NDT knowledge (LPI, MPI, RT, UT Level II certification, RT film review)

· Casting process audits, defect identification, hydro and air test experience

· Investment casting, forging process, and audit expertise

· Mill TC and heat treatment process knowledge

· QTC stamping, mechanical, chemical, hardness, IGC, microstructure witness, UT witness

· Close-die forging expertise

· Responsible for key supplier performance (monthly basis)

· Supplier identification, development, and audits as per yearly plan

· Machine shop supplier development and quality improvement initiatives

· ISO system adherence and audit monitoring

Essential Criteria

· Strong supplier quality and development skills

· Exceptional inspection skills ensuring timely delivery to drawing requirements

· Expertise in GD&T, supply chain, and supplier quality

· Experience in raw materials and machining techniques

· Skilled communicator with strong interpersonal abilities

· Self-motivated, autonomous, and effective time management skills

· Willingness to travel across India

· Fluency in English, Tamil, and Hindi

· Experience in risk mitigation, Kaizen, and supplier performance review

· Customer coordination for delivery-related activities

· Experience in new product and supplier development

· Knowledge of valve ASTM standards and requirements

· Experience in QMS ISO auditing

· Handling raw material issues with suppliers and machine shops

· Expertise in gauges, SOPs, calibration, and procurement

· Knowledge of ISO, PED, NABL, customer complaint handling, and third-party lab witness

· Experience in PMI, surface finish testing, and lab testing coordination

Educational Requirements

· Bachelor’s or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with strong academic records

· Minimum 8 years of experience in Valve, Engineering, or Oil & Gas industry.