Quality Manager for Supplier in PSB Business

About the Role

Recognized as a Supplier Quality Improvement Engineer (SQIE), the incumbent is responsible for preliminary supplier audits, monitoring supplier quality performance, and initiating and implementing quality improvement actions in line with established policies and procedures. The manager creates, releases and communicates the supplier audit program, coordinates preliminary audit meetings, conducts audits according to plan, evaluates results, identifies non‑conformities and derives corrective actions. They also initiate, implement and monitor quality improvement actions at suppliers, maintaining ongoing assessment of supplier quality and delivery. Continuous quality issues are analyzed and resolved collaboratively with suppliers, with teams organized for problem‑solving. The role works closely with order management, production and the quality department to address supplier quality questions, follows internal audit and supplier performance procedures, and may lead special projects or development initiatives such as APQP to achieve right‑first‑time delivery of samples, requiring thorough knowledge of PPAP.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸supplier audits
• ▸quality monitoring
• ▸corrective actions
• ▸audit program
• ▸apqp
• ▸ppap

What You Bring

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and 10‑15 years of experience in supplier quality management, supplier audits and development. Professional auditor training and knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, as well as experience with audit planning, reporting and corrective‑action tracking, are required. Candidates may be asked to complete online cognitive and behavioural assessments as part of the selection process. The position was posted on 20 Jan 2026. • Good leadership, effective communication skills, interpersonal and customer/supplier relationship. • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently with others. • Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 standards and procedures. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and SAP skills. • Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels within the organization and external contacts. • Proven problem‑solving skills. • Willing to travel extensively across India to supplier locations. • Business fluency in English; knowledge of German is an advantage. • Good team player, cooperativeness, assertiveness and negotiating skills. • Conform to professional ethics, i.e., be impartial, honest and discreet. • Ability to work in a team, i.e., to work well with other people. • Be diplomatic and tactful in dealing with people. • Be adaptable to different situations. • Act and work confidently and independently. • Well organized and effective in prioritization, planning and efficiency.

Requirements

• ▸iso9001
• ▸sap
• ▸mechanical engineering
• ▸supplier quality
• ▸problem solving
• ▸leadership

Work Environment

Onsite