Supplier Development Engineer - Gurugram, India - Smiths Detection

    Smiths Detection
    Smiths Detection Gurugram, India

    1 week ago

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    About Us

    Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group , is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports & borders, defense, and urban security. Our expertise is spread across 5 R&D centers, 21 Global Offices and 7 Manufacturing Sites with 2700 Brilliant Minds globally contributing for over 40 years at the frontline which enables us to deliver the solutions needed to protect our society from any threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals, and narcotics. Every minute of every day, our technology and talented team members help to make the world a safer place -

    Duties & Responsibilities

    Roles & Responsibilities-

  • Contribute to supplier selection through QMS capability assessment.
  • Drive PPAP, APQP in line with the PLP (Product Lifecycle Process) gate review
  • Support the supplier quality problem solving process, for both production and warranty failures.
  • Implementation and deployment of BIQ (Built-In Quality) methodology by partner with suppliers to embed quality controls within the build in processes.
  • Creation, monitoring and updating of the SQM requirements for new and ongoing NPI projects to ensure early detection and escalation of SQM risks within the project.
  • Identify SD pipeline of improvement activities with Quality Management team and category organisation.
  • Oversee supplier onboarding, and supplier audit schedule.
  • Support with supplier change management, disqualification and transfer.
  • Own supplier quality continuous improvement programs.
  • Monitor supplier performance through definition and evaluation of KPIs , definition of improvement action plans for the process and product.
  • Monitor and continuously improve suppliers with regard to quality standards and Q-assurance.
  • Planning, implementation, and documentation of supplier audits as well as independent monitoring of the implementation of the measures defined in the audit.

    • Please note- This role would be a Fixed term contract for 12 months

    The Individual

    Skills & Experience-

  • Graduate in engineering
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a supplier relationship management role within automotive or aerospace industry
  • Six sigma green belt certification
  • Qualification as a lead auditor, ISO 9001 certified
  • Experience with APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, 8D problem solving
  • Supplier development background with one or multiple commodities : Mechanical, Electronics
  • Open to travel worldwide (20-30% of work time)