Supplier Quality Engineer

Cummins India


Date: 1 week ago
Contract type: Full time
Remote
Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage assigned suppliers to meet Cummins’ quality performance requirements.
  • Drive and support supplier improvement programs and corrective actions.
  • Communicate and monitor supplier work plans; conduct performance reviews with leadership.
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing teams.
  • Apply APQP, AIAG tools, and Cummins-specific methodologies to improve supplier manufacturing processes.
  • Participate in and lead low-complexity supplier audits and quality issue resolutions.
  • Support root cause analysis and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Lead quality planning and improvement processes for low-risk product types or supplier segments.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (preferred).
  • Relevant certifications in Quality Management, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred), or auditing are advantageous.
  • This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Competencies

  • Communicates Effectively: Tailors communication to diverse audiences.
  • Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
  • Auditing: Applies auditing techniques to assess supplier processes and compliance.
  • Technical Interpretation: Understands GD&T and engineering drawings for manufacturability.
  • Manufacturing Process Design & Validation: Designs and validates zero-defect processes.
  • Measurement Systems: Develops reliable measurement systems aligned with industry standards.
  • Problem Solving: Leads structured problem-solving efforts and mentors others.
  • Quality Influence: Engages stakeholders to ensure quality priorities are met.
  • Quality Standards: Applies ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 standards effectively.
  • Statistical Foundations: Uses data-driven insights to drive quality improvements.
  • Supplier Performance Improvement: Executes strategies to enhance supplier quality.
  • Project Planning: Leads APQP-based quality planning for supplier programs.
  • Values Differences: Embraces diverse perspectives and cultural backgrounds.
  • Supplier Product Reliability: Evaluates supplier capabilities to meet reliability expectations.

Qualifications

Skills

  • Proficient in APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, and process capability analysis.
  • Strong problem-solving skills using structured methodologies (e.g., 8D, DMAIC).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Hands-on experience with quality tools and statistical analysis.

Experience

  • Minimum 6 to 8 years of experience in supplier quality or a related quality function.
  • Proven track record of managing supplier relationships and driving quality improvements.

Job Quality

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Remote

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2415157

Relocation Package No
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