Manager- Supplier & Field Quality

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

We are looking for a quality professional with diverse experience across Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality and Product Quality Assurance. The role will support Mahindra's international operations in Algeria and drive quality excellence across suppliers, manufacturing processes and final product performance.

The position requires extensive travel and long-term deputation assignments in Algeria.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive supplier quality assurance, supplier development and supplier performance improvement.


• Ensure robust manufacturing quality systems across aggregate and vehicle assembly operations.


• Lead product quality assurance activities, including final tractor quality, customer complaints and warranty reduction.


• Drive APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, Process Audits and Product Audits.


• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier, manufacturing and field quality issues.


• Support new product introductions, engineering changes and localization initiatives.


• Establish and strengthen quality systems and governance at Algeria operations.


• Collaborate with sourcing, engineering, manufacturing and service teams to improve quality performance.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Experience

15-20 years of quality experience in Automotive, Tractor, Farm Equipment, Construction Equipment or related manufacturing industries.

Industry Preferred

• Automotive, Tractor, Farm Equipment, Construction Equipment or related manufacturing industries.

Qualifications

General Requirements

• Strong experience in Supplier Quality for commodities such as castings, forgings, sheet metal, machined parts or aggregates.


• Hands-on exposure to Manufacturing Quality in Engine, Transmission, Hydraulic or Vehicle Assembly operations.


• Experience in Product Quality Assurance, customer quality and warranty management.


• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D and Quality Systems.


• Willingness to work extensively from Algeria on long-term deputation assignments.

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