Key Responsibilities Ensure incoming raw materials, components, and vendor-supplied parts meet company quality requirements, engineering specifications, and applicable statutory standards. Coordinate with the Purchase Department for supplier selection, evaluation, approval, and performance monitoring. Conduct supplier audits and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve supplier quality. Manage Incoming Quality Control (IQC), inspection activities, and supplier rejection analysis. Work closely with Engineering and NPD teams for new product development, supplier approval, and quality planning. Analyze supplier-related quality issues and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and monitor their effectiveness. Review and approve supplier quality documents, including PPAP submissions, Control Plans, PFMEA, and inspection reports. Monitor supplier performance using quality KPIs such as rejection rate, PPM, and supplier defect trends. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, rejections, and quality-related costs.Required Technical SkillsCandidates should have practical knowledge of the following quality tools and techniques: APQP - Advanced Product Quality Planning PPAP - Production Part Approval Process PFMEA - Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Control Plan preparation and implementation MSA - Measurement System Analysis 8D Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis CAPA - Corrective and Preventive Action SPC - Statistical Process Control Process Capability Analysis - Cp and Cpk Knowledge of measuring instruments and inspection techniques Supplier audits, IQC, and quality documentationRequired Qualifications Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a relevant technical field. 3-5 years of relevant experience in Supplier Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality Engineering, or Incoming Quality Control. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills. Hands-on experience in supplier quality improvement and quality management systems.