Engineer System Audit (Quality Excellence)

Role - Engineer – System Audit

Department - Quality Excellence 

Working Days - 6 Days 

Job Purpose

The role is responsible for conducting supplier quality system audits to identify risks, quality gaps and non-conformities. The position will also drive corrective actions, supplier improvement, compliance and implementation of best practices and digital solutions.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Supplier System Audit

• Plan monthly and annual supplier audits based on supplier risk and performance .
• Conduct on-site and remote audits of supplier quality systems and processes.
• Identify quality gaps, non-conformities and IPPT violations .
• Work with suppliers to improve their quality systems and processes.

B. Audit Reporting & Closure

• Prepare and share detailed audit reports .
• Communicate audit findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Follow up with suppliers for timely closure of audit findings.
• Review Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action Plans (CAPA) .
• Ensure IPPT violations and other findings are properly closed.

C. Mystery Audits

• Conduct mystery audits to check actual process adherence .
• Identify system weaknesses and potential quality risks.
• Check the effectiveness of quality control points.
• Track identified risks until closure.

D. Supplier Improvement & Digitalization

• Share and implement best practices across suppliers.
• Support process improvement initiatives.
• Promote digitalization and quality improvement tools at supplier locations.

4. Key Performance Areas

• Number of supplier audits completed as planned.
• Number and closure of IPPT violations .
• Timely closure of audit findings.
• Number of risks identified and closed through mystery audits.
• Number of supplier processes improved.
• Implementation of best practices and digital initiatives.

5. Educational & Experience Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering .
• Management/Quality certification or degree will be an advantage.

Experience

• 6-9 Years in:
  • Supplier Quality
  • Quality System Auditing
  • Manufacturing Quality
  • Supplier Development

6. Technical Skills

• Quality Management Systems and Auditing
• VDA 6.3
• Six Sigma
• Total Quality Management (TQM)
• APQP & PPAP
• Root Cause & Failure Analysis
• IPC Standards
• Circuit & Component Testing
• Reliability & Environmental Testing
• Regulatory, Safety & Compliance Standards
• Business Analytics

7. Behavioural Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability
• Assertive and confident approach
• Self-motivated with a continuous learning mindset
• Critical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to develop practical solutions
• Change management and continuous improvement mindset