Senior Quality Engineer

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow or liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.



Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.



For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals and food- these are the flows on which our modern world depends.



Today we're respected and admired for our people, performance and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.



Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market success. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for Supplier development, working with local and overseas suppliers to implement corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supplier Selection

Proactively work with purchasing colleagues in selecting and approving vendors.

Evaluate supplier process capability   - process/product audit and inspection plans.

Evaluate supplier quality management capability – ISO9001.

Play an active role in the first piece approval process – work with incoming inspection ensures sample parts are adequately inspected and tested if appropriate and feedback any issues or concerns to the supplier.

1. Supplier Development

Work with suppliers to establish control plans and inspection plans for all parts (or families of parts that are similar)

Work with suppliers for the development of the right tooling, jigs and fixtures.

Work with suppliers to improve their process through supplier collation of data (rejects, scrap etc) and the Rotork supplier scorecard.

Drive Global New Quality and Delivery Initiatives                         

        3.Supplier Conformance             

                 Work with purchasing department to ensure supplier conformance quality of delivered goods.

           Work with Manufacturing and inspection personnel to understand the issues and communicate                  these to suppliers.

           Ensure Suppliers to have adequate checks in place to ensure compliance with specifications and             that records of these checks are kept and are batch traceable (casting melt or heat number                       and machining batch number).  Records include dimensional inspection reports, physical test                   reports and material test reports.

           Ensure deviations to specification are communicated by the supplier to Rotork and parts held until            written acceptance is issued by Rotork.

                 Ensure that suppliers respond with formal corrective action plans.

      4. Supplier Evaluation

            Plan, organize supplier audits - audit quality management system, verify materials are processed              in accordance with control plans and that adequate records are maintained and traceable.

           Maintain supplier scorecard for all deliveries to all manufacturing sites. Distribute to Rotork                         management and supplier.  Work with supplier to improve.

          Regular feedback to suppliers on the overall quality performance.

     5. Reporting

     Regular report to management on suppliers quality performance, includes incoming rejection rate,        suppliers’ process yield, quality system maintenance, results of on site audit, etc

     Communicate with headquarter engineers and suppliers to clarify the materials standards and             specifications

Personal Qualities

1. Strong sense of continuous improvement and good problem-solving skills
2. Frequently travel to suppliers is needed.
3. Good time management skills with persistent drive for results
4. Self motivated and ability to motivate others, positive attitude, creative team player
5. Strategic thinker with ability to make sound business judgements

Education and Experience

1. BE/ B. Tech in Mechanical/Production/Metallurgy
2. Total of 6-8 years’ experience and at least 3 years in quality function in manufacturing company.
3. Excellent knowledge of operations management and supply chain process.
4. Strong background in ductile and cast-Iron foundries.
5. Must have experience in machining processes including gear cutting and the design/development and approval of tooling, jigs and fixtures.
6. Experience in metallurgical and mechanical testing of materials including cast iron and ductile iron such as hardness testing, tensile testing and microstructure examination.
7. Must have first hand knowledge of ISO9001 requirements for control of documents, internal audits, control of product and processes (manufacturing), production inspection, control of nonconforming product and measuring devices.
8. Strong knowledge of quality concepts such as APQP, PPAP
9. Hands on experience in the use of measuring devices – CMM, Hardness tester etc.
10. Exposure to different global standards such as ASTM, ISO, BS & API
11. Competence in written and spoken communication in English
12. Competence with computerized analytical tools including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Access

Qualification  :  BE/ B. Tech in Mechanical/Production/Metallurgy

Experience: 6-8Yrs

Skills Required:

• Assembly, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures.
• Electronic Components trouble shooting skills
• Communication protocols – application skills
• Should possess good Leadership & interpersonal skills.
• Decision making Skills.
• Problem Solving Skills.