Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to join our team and lead supplier quality management for critical components such as castings, sheet metal parts, forgings, and other wear-resistant or structural parts used in heavy industrial equipment. This role is vital to ensuring our supplier base meets strict quality standards and supports high-performance machinery used in sectors such as mining, cement production, construction machinery, crushers, excavators, and other large-scale equipment.
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Key Responsibilities:
61 Evaluate and qualify new suppliers, focusing on castings, forgings, sheet metal, and other mechanical parts for heavy industrial applications.
61 Work closely with procurement and engineering to define supplier quality requirements.
61 Conduct supplier audits, PPAP/FAI approvals, and regular process inspections.
61 Monitor supplier performance (PPM, delivery quality, NCR rate) and drive continuous improvement.
61 Lead root cause analysis and corrective action (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.) for quality issues.
61 Establish and maintain incoming inspection criteria and documentation.
61 Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design for manufacturability (DFM) and quality planning (APQP).
61 Support localization and onboarding of new suppliers for strategic categories.
61 Drive standardization of supplier processes and compliance to industry standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949).
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Requirements:
61 Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
61 Minimum 3–5 years of SQE or supplier quality experience, preferably in heavy equipment, mining machinery, wind energy, cement plants, construction machinery, or related industries.
61 Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes: casting, forging, machining, welding, and sheet metal fabrication.
61 Proficient in interpreting mechanical drawings and using precision inspection tools (CMM, calipers, micrometers).
61 Familiar with common quality tools and systems: FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, SPC, MSA, etc.
61 Strong communication and negotiation skills to work with both domestic and international suppliers.
61 Able to travel for supplier visits and quality audits.
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Preferred Backgrounds (Industry Focus):
61 Mining machinery (e.g., crushers, mills, conveyors)
61 Construction machinery (e.g., excavators, bulldozers)
61 Cement plant equipment and spare parts
61 Wind energy (e.g., turbine components, tower internals)
61 Offshore or marine engineering (large fabricated parts, structural assemblies)
61 Heavy industrial equipment manufacturing (complete machines and subsystems)