Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description: Supplier Quality Engineer Job Details : - Conduct Supplier Qualification Audit for new supplier as per defined process. - Generate PPAP request in Arena for specific supplier in coordination with NPI team. - Visit the supplier for PPAP Audit, conduct review of entire process, generate actions wherever required and work with supplier to close the actions. - Collate and evaluate all the quality document from supplier as per acceptable reference standard and submit to customer on time. - Perform periodic process audit at supplier and close all non-conformities by working with suppliers. - Support the Quality Manager to monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance. - Issue Material dispatch clearance certificate (MDCC) to supplier after verifying the data and keep record of all the shipment documents in system. - Prepare and share report of Parts, product and document issues on monthly basis to management. - Visit to site for critical quality issues and gather data for root cause analysis and derive corrective and preventive actions. - Conduct NCR analysis with supplier by using 8D method. - Training the supplier team on Quality tools. - Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the part and site performance indicators by identifying quality issues and ways to reduce waste. - Work on new ideas for automation of documentation and other internal process. - Applying Six Sigma methodologies, drive continuous improvements in process to improve the Quality of product. - Be part of sustainable engineering team to evaluate new requirements by collecting data from VOC, best practices in market etc. - Willing to travel to suppliers, project sites and customers for 70% of the time. Required Skills/Experiences: - Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. - Total 6-8 years of experience in supplier Quality Management. - Six Sigma green belt certified. - Proficient in quality tools such as 8D, 5 why SPC, Pareto, RCA process. - Must be certified either as QMS, IATF, VDA internal auditor - Indepth working knowledge of production part approval process (PPAP), and supplier qualification process. - Strong understanding of manufacturing process. - Good knowledge on data analytics and presentation skill with tools like Power BI, Minitab etc. - Planning and prioritizing activities based on situation. - Willing to learn and adapt the learning for process improvement. - Strong interpersonal skills, Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Good command on word, Excel and Power point. - Should be well versed in English and knowledge of local language is preferable. At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure. We are Nextpower

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Total 6-8 years of experience in supplier Quality Management. Six Sigma green belt certified. Proficient in quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, SPC, Pareto, RCA process. Must be certified either as QMS, IATF, VDA internal auditor. Deep knowledge of production part approval process (PPAP) and supplier qualification process. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes. Good knowledge of data analytics and presentation skills with tools like Power BI, Minitab. Planning and prioritizing activities. Willingness to learn and adapt for process improvement. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication. Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficiency in English; knowledge of local language preferable.

Conduct Supplier Qualification Audit for new suppliers as per defined process. Generate PPAP requests in Arena for specific suppliers in coordination with the NPI team. Visit suppliers for PPAP audits, review processes, and drive closure of actions. Collate and evaluate quality documents from suppliers and submit to customers on time. Perform periodic process audits at suppliers and close non-conformities. Support the Quality Manager to monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance. Issue MDCC to suppliers after data verification and maintain shipment records. Prepare and share monthly reports on parts, product and document issues. Visit sites for critical quality issues and collect data for root cause analysis to derive corrective and preventive actions. Conduct NCR analysis with suppliers using the 8D method. Train supplier teams on Quality tools. Contribute to continuous improvement of part and site performance indicators and waste reduction. Explore ideas for automation of documentation and internal processes. Apply Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements. Be part of a sustainable engineering team evaluating new requirements from VOC and market best practices. Willing to travel to suppliers, project sites, and customers up to 70% of the time.