Sr. Mgr-Quality Assurance SQI-Sheetmetal

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Define and deploy supplier quality strategy for sheet metal parts (stampings, weldments, assemblies, brackets); establish quality standards, inspection criteria, and risk-based supplier plans.

• Drive supplier performance management through KPIs such as PPM, warranty, defect trends, and production loss; lead resolution of critical issues, customer complaints, and ensure structured problem-solving with statistical tools.

• Conduct supplier audits (process, system, product, and new supplier evaluation) and ensure timely closure of findings with effective root cause validation.

• Lead supplier development and APQP, ensuring timely PPAP approvals (FTR/ETR), capability building in stamping, welding, and surface treatment processes, and control of tooling, process, and material changes.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sourcing, Design, Manufacturing (all plants), and suppliers to ensure alignment and issue resolution.

• Ensure compliance with IMS, TMW, and customer requirements, and support customer audits and visits.

• Drive digitalization and reporting, including dashboards, SCAR tracking, development tracking, and MIS reviews.

• Lead and develop the supplier quality team, building capability, driving performance, and fostering a strong quality culture across the supplier base.

Preferred Industries

Auto / Auto Equipment

Automobile

Auto Components

Automotive Industry

Auto ancilliary

Education Qualification