Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct

supplier audits and assessments

(initial, periodic, and special audits) based on ISO 9001, AS9100, and MIL-STD compliance. Collaborate with suppliers to ensure

product conformity

to drawings, material specifications, and special process requirements. Review and approve

First Article Inspection (FAI)

,

Process Qualification

documents, and

PPAP submissions

for defence programs. Monitor and analyze

supplier quality performance

metrics (PPM, NCRs, On-Time Delivery, etc.). Conduct

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

and ensure effective

Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

for supplier non-conformances. Develop and implement

Supplier Quality Improvement Plans (SQIP)

for underperforming or critical suppliers. Coordinate with internal teams (Engineering, Procurement, Incoming QC) to ensure supplier deliverables align with

project milestones

. Ensure strict

traceability, documentation, and compliance

with defence project requirements and quality standards. Validate

special processes

such as welding, painting, plating, and heat treatment at supplier locations when applicable. Support

Material Review Board (MRB)

activities for supplier-related issues. Maintain up-to-date

supplier quality records

, audit reports, and qualification documents.

Qualifications & Experience:

B.E. / B.Tech

in Mechanical / Production / Aerospace / Metallurgy / Industrial Engineering.

3-8 years

of experience in Supplier Quality or Vendor Development in

Defence, Aerospace, or Precision Manufacturing

. Hands-on experience with

fabrication, machining, casting, sheet metal, electronics, or composite materials

(as per plant focus). Working knowledge of

defence manufacturing standards

like MIL-STD, DGAQA, CEMILAC, and international standards like

AS9100, ISO 9001

. Exposure to

NADCAP

processes and special process audits (preferred). Experience in tools such as

8D, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, Control Plans

, and

FAI (AS9102)

.

Key Competencies & Skills:

Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing and inspection processes. Excellent verbal and written communication for supplier coordination. Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving ability. Strong documentation, reporting, and compliance management. Ability to work cross-functionally with sourcing, design, QA, and logistics teams. Comfortable with frequent travel to supplier sites and manufacturing locations
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?25,000.00 - ?30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Food provided Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person