Supplier QA Engineer, Staff

This role is based in Bangalore and reports to the Supplier Quality Manager (India), partnering closely with supplier and global stakeholders across Supply Chain, Product Groups, and Manufacturing. You will lead critical projects and continuous improvement (CI) initiatives to achieve machining commodity quality metrics. Provide technical leadership to suppliers to ensure development and high\u2011volume manufacturing of complex machined components meet quality, delivery, and timeline requirements. Independently lead strategic supplier quality and commodity\u2011level continuous improvement initiatives, defining methods, standards, and procedures for complex or high\u2011risk assignments. Drive structured problem\u2011solving for critical supplier nonconformances (internal and external), ensuring robust root\u2011cause analysis, corrective actions, and sustainable prevention of recurrence. Challenge and strengthen supplier manufacturing process controls (Process of Record) through mistake\u2011proofing, automation opportunities, variation reduction, and end\u2011of\u2011line inspection improvements. Partner closely with Global Supply Chain, Product Groups, Manufacturing, and Supplier Business Managers to mitigate supply\u2011chain risks and support business continuity planning and execution Bachelor\u0027s /Master\u0027s degree in Mech/prod/automotive/industrial/Aeropsace Engineering. 12 years for Bachelor\u0027s degree and min. Deep expertise in Supplier Quality Engineering, manufacturing, and QMS, with proven competency in resolving complex CNC machining issues (turning; 3\u2011, 4\u2011, 5\u2011axis milling) using structured problem\u2011solving methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, FTA, DOE). Strong ownership and execution discipline, paired with an innovation mindset and the ability to drive data\u2011driven, scalable supplier quality and development improvements. Extensive experience in supplier qualification, audits, risk assessment, and governance, applying advanced analytics to assess risk, trade\u2011offs, and long\u2011term business impact. Independent, high\u2011quality decision\u2011maker, demonstrated ability to influence without authority and lead cross\u2011functional initiatives end\u2011to\u2011end. Advanced proficiency in GD\u0026T (ASME Y14.5) and CMM, with hands\u2011on deployment and sustainment of MSA and SPC at supplier sites. Effective Business communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex technical issues, risks, and recommendations for suppliers, cross\u2011functional teams, and senior leadership Working knowledge of metal part fabrication and assembly processes such welding, brazing etc. Proficient in statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP). Experience in handling suppliers from remote location. Experience in working with SAP database or Other Database systems.