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Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs in Vadodara, Gujarat, India at VIRBHU India
Title: Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer
Company: VIRBHU India
Location: Vadodara, Gujarat, India
JOB DESCRIPTION – SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER (SQE)
Position Summary
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and managing supplier quality performance for critical electrical products and components supporting North American business operations. The role focuses on supplier development, new product qualification, process quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives for products manufactured in India and supplied to manufacturing facilities and customers in the USA
Key Responsibilities
1. Supplier Development & New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Lead supplier quality activities for new product development programs in India supporting manufacturing facilities in the United States and Mexico
• Develop and qualify suppliers for components and assemblies
• Participate in supplier audits, qualification reviews, and first article approvals
2. Product Quality Assurance – Transformer Business
• Ensure quality assurance of Dry Type Transformers and Pad Mounted Oil Filled Transformers
• Support products up to 10 MVA, 34.5 kV class complying with IEEE standards
3. Quality Management – Switchgear & Integrated Power Module
• Support LV Switchboards (480V / 6000A) and MV Switchgear for EV Charging, Data Centers, Renewable Energy
4. Supplier Process Quality Management
• Conduct process audits, capability assessments, and supplier quality monitoring
5. Critical to Quality (CTQ) Management
• Define CTQ parameters and ensure documentation in control plans and inspections
6. Supplier Process FMEA & Risk Reductio
• Conduct PFMEA, identify risks, reduce RPN through corrective actions
7. Product Inspection & Fit/Finish Validation
• Ensure final inspection, workmanship, packaging and shipment quality
8. Supplier Corrective Action Management
• Drive CAPA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis and supplier issue resolution
9. Supplier Audits & Compliance
• Conduct system/process/product audits and monitor ISO/UL compliance
10. Continuous Improvement
• Lead defect reduction, warranty reduction and cost of quality initiatives
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering
- 8–10 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Product Quality Engineering
- Strong experience in Transformers, Switchgear, Electrical Panels, or Power Distribution Equipment
