Mahindra & Mahindra—Asst Manager - SQI Casting

Job description

Description: Responsibilities & Key Deliverables - Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives for casting components - Monitor supplier performance through KPIs such as Supplier PPM, rejection trends, warranty concerns, and production loss incidents; drive improvement actions. - Lead supplier issue resolution using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.) and ensure effective CAPA implementation. - Conduct supplier process, product, and system audits; ensure timely closure and effectiveness of corrective actions. - Support supplier evaluation and qualification activities for new supplier development and onboarding. - Drive APQP activities and ensure timely PPAP approvals for new product development and localization projects. - Manage supplier process, tooling, material, and engineering changes through established change management processes. - Develop supplier capabilities in sheet metal manufacturing, welding, surface treatment, and other special processes. - Collaborate with Sourcing, Design, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to achieve quality, cost, delivery, and project objectives. - Ensure compliance with IMS, customer-specific requirements, and quality standards while maintaining supplier quality dashboards, reports, and continuous improvement initiatives. Preferred Industries Automobile Education Qualification Bachelor of Engineering; Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical; Bachelor of Engineering in Automobile General Experience 4-6 years in Automobile working in Supplier Quality Assurance Critical Experience System Generated Core Skills 7 QC Tools Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Analytics Auditing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Metallurgy Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) System Generated Secondary Skills Communication Skills Teamwork