Sr. Engineer – Quality (Incoming & Supplier Quality)

Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Sr. Engineer – Quality to lead the quality of all outsourced and CNC-machined components, from incoming inspection to supplier development. You will lead a small team and drive supplier quality improvement. You will also work closely with the Outsourcing & Procurement, CNC, Assembly, R&D and senior management teams, so that every component reaching our assembly line meets specification. Key Responsibilities Incoming Quality & Inspection Ensure all outsourced components are inspected within the specified time frames. Collect and maintain inspection reports, Material Test Certificates (MTC) and special process certificates from vendors, in line with record-retention policies. Conduct spot inspections on components when required. Log incoming quality issues in Odoo and circulate reports to the Outsourcing & Procurement team. Supplier Quality & Audits Reduce incoming quality issues through regular supplier audits. Audit new suppliers for capability and recommend them for approval with senior management. Perform process audits at supplier locations. Assembly Defects & Corrective Action Track and manage quality defects identified during assembly (QPDA), and close them out with corrective and preventive action (CAPA) alongside the Outsourcing & Procurement team. Work with senior management on decisions and approvals for deviation components. CNC & New Component Quality Take ownership of the quality of all CNC-machined items. Ensure quality standards for newly developed components, and attend R&D meetings as needed. Customer Complaints Handle customer complaints with priority, working closely with the CNC and Outsourcing & Procurement teams to find root causes and close them out. Calibration, Instruments & Documentation Manage instrument calibration within timelines and maintain calibration history. Maintain and manage instruments and stock at our manufacturing units, and oversee procurement of new instruments. Prepare and maintain ISO documentation and quality records. Record machine special features and critical machine parameters in Zoho for validation and monitoring. Team Leadership Hold regular review meetings with your team on incoming material status and departmental issues. Guide and develop quality inspectors and junior engineers. Requirements Diploma (DME) or Bachelor’s Degree (BE/B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering. 5 to 8 years of experience in quality control or supplier quality in a machinery, automotive or precision engineering environment. Strong skills in reading mechanical drawings and GD&T. Hands-on experience with precision measuring instruments and calibration systems. Knowledge of CNC machining quality, inspection reports, MTC and special process certification. Experience with supplier audits (system and process audits) and CAPA/root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why). Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 documentation. Good communication, leadership and documentation skills. Willingness to travel to supplier locations. Benefits Incentive