Supplier QA Technical Lead Engineer (Elastomer Commodity)

This position will be based out of Bangalore, directly reporting to Supplier Quality Manager in India, and closely collaborating with Supplier and Global stakeholders (Supply Chain, Product Group, Manufacturing). This individual would be responsible for managing and executing critical projects, continuous improvement (CI) initiatives, and meeting Quality metrics of Elastomer commodity.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned suppliers in the Elastomer commodity (Lipseals, O-Rings, Seals etc.,) to ensure product quality and adherence to timelines; Assess the impact of internal and external non-conformances and lead problem-solving activities with suppliers to drive root-cause identification and corrective actions that prevent recurrence; Support suppliers in preparing and executing 8D (RCCA), First Article submissions, Process of Record documentation (PPAP), and resolving Supplier Deviations and Engineering Queries; Drive supplier improvements through virtual assessments, scorecard management, and support for supplier qualification processes; Review supplier manufacturing processes and collaborate with them to identify and implement process-improvement opportunities; Work closely with Supply Chain and Engineering teams to identify business-value enhancement opportunities

Requirements

Bachelor’s /Master's degree in Mechanical/Material Science/Polymer Engineering; Work experience of min. 6 years for Bachelor’s degree and min. 4 years of experience for Master degree; Strong knowledge of elastomer materials and processing techniques such as compression molding, injection molding, extrusion etc.; Extensive hands‑on expertise in resolving quality issues from O-rings, lip seals, and elastomer-based components; Proven capability in understanding and guiding suppliers on critical manufacturing processes and requirements for elastomers; Skilled in structured problem‑solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, and DOE; Monitor supplier performance through KPIs such as PPM, defects, score cards, Poke-yoke fixtures etc.

Nice to have

Hands‑on experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, including conducting onsite source inspections, First article development, QMS and Gemba audits; Experienced in SAP and other enterprise database systems for quality and supplier data management; Demonstrated excellence in communication (written and verbal) and delivering effective presentations