Supplier Quality Launch Coordinator - Pune
On-sitePune, Maharashtra, India
Job Summary
Coordinate supplier quality activities from project kick-off through Start of Production (SOP) and support manufacturing readiness during early program phases. Track APQP deliverables, monitor PPAP readiness, and ensure timely completion before production milestones while coordinating corrective actions for at-risk deliverables. Monitor supplier manufacturing process readiness, capacity assessments, and industrialization progress in collaboration with purchasing and manufacturing teams. Identify quality risks related to timing, capacity, and product maturity; maintain issue trackers and coordinate cross-functional problem-solving involving Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality. Escalate high-risk concerns to project leadership and ensure recovery plans are established for critical supplier issues. Facilitate communication across supplier quality, engineering, and logistics teams; prepare reports covering supplier readiness, APQP progress, and critical risks. Ensure all production parts achieve required approval status prior to SOP and monitor issue closure until full production approval is achieved.
Required Qualifications
- B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in Automotive/Mechanical/Production Engg.
- 8–12 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Quality, or Program Quality within the automotive industry.
- Experience supporting new product development and production launches.
- Exposure to supplier audits, manufacturing process validation, and production readiness activities.
- Experience coordinating with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality functions.
- 8 to 12 years
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with automotive quality standards such as IATF 16949, AIAG Core Tools, and OEM supplier quality requirements is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning).
- Good understanding of PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
- Experience with Supplier Quality Management processes.
- Knowledge of automotive manufacturing and industrialization processes.
- Understanding of supplier process capability and manufacturing readiness assessments.
- Experience in production capacity evaluation and supplier capability assessment.
- Knowledge of quality tools and structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA).
- Familiarity with project management principles and product development lifecycle.
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