Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

The Role

• Responsible and accountable for supplier quality development, continuous improvement in line with agreed KPI’s and goals using available processes and procedures at our Systems & Solutions locations in South Asia & Middle East
• Takes the leading role in supplier audits (initial & repeat product/process/capability/SHEQ/Business continuity) following the global processes, in line with an agreed annual plan.
• Performs regular quality reviews with nominated suppliers, giving results/feedback vs. targets and expectations.
• Supports the Procurement teams in negotiation of supply/quality agreements.
• Responsible and accountable for processing supplier non-conformities, initiating and follow up of supplier 8D reports where applicable.
• Takes a pro-active approach to supplier quality improvement initiating preventative measures
• Responsible and accountable for “Cost of Poor Quality “– Ensuring valid financial claims are recovered from suppliers (credit/debit notes).
• Responsible for resolution of supplier related customer complaints using the NEXUS system.
• Implements best practice processes & procedures relating to supplier quality improvements, including initial part approvals where appropriate (First Article Inspection).
• Supports Procurement on product development / NPI projects ensuring a sustainable supply chain is chosen
• Participates and reports in the Monthly Systems Quality Councils and Monthly Systems PQM’s/PCM’s
• Embraces and adheres to the Atlas Copco “Way we Do Things “working collaboratively across the Systems & Solutions European South Asia & Middle East locations / teams.
• Identify and evaluate potential vendors based on their capabilities, capacity, and alignment with company requirements.
• Conduct detailed assessments of vendor facilities, processes, and quality systems to ensure they meet company standards.
• Ensure all necessary documentation, certifications, and contracts are in place before commencing business with new vendors.
• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance using key metrics such as quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Conduct regular reviews with vendors to discuss performance, identify issues, and agree on improvement actions.
• Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and vendors for all quality and development related activities.
• Maintain comprehensive records of vendor assessments, audits, performance evaluations, and improvement plans.
• Prepare and present regular reports on vendor development activities, highlighting key successes, challenges, and recommendations.
• Ensure all vendor-related documentation is stored and managed according to company policies.
  
  

To Succeed, you will need

• Commited and Customer centric approach.
• Education: Btech / BE in Mechanical, MBA in Supply Chain Management will be added advantage.
• Experiance: 8+ years in similar role. Quality certification in Painting. NDE/NDT certifications.
• Knowledge of ASME Sec IIA, IIB & IIC, V, VIII & IX. Knoledge of API 681, 610, 682, Phenurop 6612, HEI 2854
• Software Skill requirement: Must be proficient in MS excel, MS power point, Share point, One drive.
• Use Innovative ways to resolve problems.
• Team Player and Collaborative approach (Ability to Collaborate)
  
  

In return we offer you

At Atlas Copco we believe in challenging the status quo, always looking for a better way.

Our leading-edge technology enables us to innovate for a sustainable future.

We believe that people make it happen and with us you are empowered to act.

Your ideas can make a real difference and contribute to the quality of life for people everywhere

City : Pune

About Edwards

Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.

Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.