Supplier Quality Engineer

We are partnering with our client, a leading player in the fasteners sector, to recruit a Supplier Quality Engineer for their growing operation in Bangalore. In this permanent role, you will play a pivotal part in safeguarding product quality, driving continuous improvement, and strengthening relationships with suppliers and customers as a key member of our client's team.

• Supplier & Customer Liaison - Act as the primary link between suppliers and customers, ensuring clear communication and swift resolution of quality issues.
• Product Quality Management - Support and implement quality processes, including blocking/releasing parts, managing blacklists, and controlling NOK products, to maintain high standards.
• Facil Management System (FMS) - Implement, monitor, and maintain the FMS, acting as leader, promoter, and coach to embed the philosophy across our client's team.
• Team Supervision - Supervise and manage Quality Inspectors, providing direction and coaching to ensure effective inspection and reporting.
• Rework & Scrap Management - Manage rework activities and scrapping decisions for non-conforming (NOK) products to minimise quality risks.
• Supplier Rejections & 8D - Create and follow up on supplier rejections and lead supplier 8D reviews and preparations towards the customer.
• Continuous Improvement - Analyse process results (customer complaints, supplier rejections, audit findings, accidents, etc.) to define, coordinate, and support improvement actions.
• Audit Support - Support internal audits and perform supplier audits to ensure compliance and drive ongoing quality enhancements.

If you see yourself thriving in a quality-focused environment within the fasteners sector, we would be pleased to discuss this opportunity and your fit with our client's team.

• Be hands‑on at supplier sites for audits, problem solving, and development activities.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Good technical and quality knowledge.
• Logical thinker with problem‑solving mindset.
• Flexible, curious, and comfortable in a startup or fast‑changing environment.
• Open to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Willing to coach junior staff or shop‑floor workers.
• Works independently without needing constant guidance.

Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years' experience up to 12 years looking
• Strong audit experience is mandatory.
• OEM experience preferred, but Tier‑1 supplier background is also acceptable

Education

• Full Time Engineering degree in Mechanical/ Industrial/ Metallurgy/ or Automotive Engineering from recognized university.