1. Operational Supplier Quality Management
- Manage and handle non-conformity reports (Q2/Q4) in coordination with suppliers (e.g., 8D process).
- Drive root cause analysis and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure documentation of problem-solving reports and robust closure of issues in quality systems.
2. Supplier Qualification & Development
- Support qualification of new products within existing part families.
- Manage first article inspection (FAI) planning, execution, and approval.
- Conduct or support supplier audits (VDA 6.3, ISO 9001) and technology gate reviews (TG).
- Monitor and evaluate supplier capabilities and identify quality risks.
3. KPI Monitoring & Reporting
- Track and report supplier quality KPIs (e.g., PPM, NCR trends, 8D timeliness).
- Define and maintain supplier scorecards in collaboration with procurement and technical teams.
4. Commodity & Strategy Support
- Serve as internal competence specialist for Hydraulic & Instrumentation commodities.
- Collaborate with Commodity Engineering and Strategic Purchasing to develop supplier strategies.
- Contribute to the deployment of BU-wide SQM strategy and drive local implementation actions.
5. Customer & Contractual Requirements
- Support definition of customer-specific quality requirements and ensure Back-to-Back alignment with suppliers.
- Ensure adherence to legal, safety, and compliance aspects relevant to hydraulic and instrumentation products.
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Thirumalai Kumar T
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