Supplier Quality Management Analyst

To ensure consistent quality, compliance, and capability of sheet metal suppliers by controlling processes, preventing defects, reducing COPQ, and ensuring on‑time, right‑first‑time supply.

• →Evaluate and approve sheet metal suppliers through process audits (laser cutting, bending, welding, powder coating, painting).
• →Assess supplier capability for capacity, tooling, fixtures, and manpower.
• →Drive supplier development plans for quality, cost, delivery, and safety.
• →Support new supplier onboarding and localization initiatives.

• Define and implement incoming inspection plans (AQL, first‑off, layout inspection).
• Ensure PPAP / ISIR approval before SOP for all new or changed parts.
• Monitor incoming rejection trends and take preventive actions.
• Ensure proper material traceability (CRCA, HR, GI, SS grades).

• Ensure process control plans for:
  • Laser / turret punching
  • Bending (angle, spring back control)
  • Welding (spot, MIG/TIG)
  • Surface treatment (phosphating, powder coating, painting)
• Verify fixture adequacy, poka‑yoke, and in‑process checks.
• Ensure adherence to special process requirements (welding qualification, coating parameters).

• Lead supplier NCRs, 8D / RCA, and closure within agreed timelines.
• Drive root cause elimination, not containment‑only actions.
• Ensure horizontal deployment of corrective actions across similar parts.
• Escalate repeat issues and trigger Stop & Correct culture.

• Control engineering changes (ECO/ECN) at supplier end.
• Ensure re‑PPAP / re‑qualification for:
  • Material change
  • Process change
  • Tooling or source change
• Prevent unauthorized changes at supplier end.

• Track and review:
  • PPM
  • COPQ
  • On‑time delivery impact due to quality
• Conduct monthly supplier quality reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement projects (Kaizen, VA/VE).

• Conduct supplier audits:
  • ISO 9001 / IMS compliance
  • Process & product audits
• Ensure compliance to:
  • Drawings & specifications
  • Surface finish, thickness, flatness, burr control
• Support customer and third‑party audits.

• Work closely with:
  • Engineering – for DFM, tolerances, ECOs
  • SCM/Purchase – supplier performance & sourcing decisions
  • Production – fitment, assembly issues, damage feedback
• Support new product development (NPDI) activities.

• Approve packing standards to avoid transit damage.
• Ensure handling, stacking, and protection of sheet metal parts.
• Drive improvements for rust prevention, scratch & dent control.

• Maintain:
  • Supplier quality records
  • Audit reports
  • PPAP / ISIR documents
• Provide management dashboards for supplier quality status