Supplier Quality Engineer

Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. 

 Job Title  Supplier Quality Engineer

 Location  Bangalore, Coimbatore

 About Us

 About Ingersoll Rand: Ingersoll Rand is a $7.2 billion company whose people and businesses around the world create progress for our customers in the industrial markets. These markets continue to expand as they address growing needs in developed and developing economies alike. Our products, systems, and solutions increase the efficiency and productivity of industrial and commercial operations and improve the security, safety, health, and comfort of people around the world. We offer opportunities for career growth through our diverse businesses, which manufacture many well-recognized brands including Club Car and Ingersoll Rand. In every line of business, Ingersoll Rand enables companies and their customers to inspire progress. For more information, visit www.ingersollrand.com.

Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Job Summary

As the Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering all aspects of the Supplier Quality function on an ongoing basis in line with the Quality Management System and Quality Policy. This role ensures that the business’s products and services are fit for purpose and meet customer expectations. You will ensure that suppliers continue to develop and implement best practices that emphasize defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste, and continuous improvements to meet quality standards, minimize quality costs, and maximize customer satisfaction. 

 Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier assessment audits with supplier support utilizing advanced product quality planning (APQP) methods.
• Manage a portfolio of suppliers including Sheet Metal, Iron Casting, Rubber, Plastics, and Machining, ensuring the quality of parts shipped to Pump/Compressor plants globally.
• Manage Supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including PPM, OTD, Timely Problem Solving and Corrective Action activity, Cost Recovery, and Warranty related metrics.
• Develop processes to review supplier performance based on PPM and OTD weekly.
• Review supplier performance quarterly and prepare detailed action plans for underperforming suppliers regarding quality (PPM) and on-time delivery (OTD) issues. Keep stakeholders informed of progress.
• Support regular meetings with representatives from appropriate departments and suppliers to establish action plans for improving quality.
• Support Purchasing Cost Improvement Initiatives with the supplier approval process.
• Analyze all available Supplier Quality related data to understand and drive improvement within the supply chain.
• Manage the root cause analysis and corrective actions process of supplier quality issues.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability meets product and process requirements.
• Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions of supplier quality issues.
• Review supplier-manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities.
• Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis, and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
• Review documentation of inspection results as necessary (supporting inspection and test status requirements defined by regulations, engineering product specifications, or Control Plans, PPAP approval, or product warrant submissions).
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and visitors.
• Collaborate to drive corrective and preventive actions relative to purchased parts, including developing and utilizing additional reports to monitor detailed supplier quality performance and ensuring appropriate corrective and preventative actions are taken through drill-deep/drill-wide analysis.
• Benchmark business processes against Best-in-class and drive implementation of best practices throughout the organization.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering - Mechanical/Metallurgy.
• Experience 4 tp 7 years in related field.
• Experience in supplier quality, preferably from Automotive/Pump/Compressor background.
• Strong technical knowledge and manufacturing know- how in Casting, Machining, Sheet Metal, Plastics, Rubber, and Polymers.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work and deliver results independently.
• Strong networking and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Quality Management (e.g., CQE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt).
• Experience with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and SPC.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and quality management software.
• Experience in conducting supplier audits and assessments.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards.

 Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Hybrid - 40% travel

What we Offer

• We are all owners of the company! Stock options(Employee Ownership Program)  that align your interests with the company's success.   
• Yearly performance-based bonus, rewarding your hard work and dedication.   
• Leave Encashments  
• Maternity/Paternity Leaves 
• Employee Health covered under Medical, Group Term Life & Accident Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Employee development with LinkedIn Learning  
• Employee recognition via Awardco  
• Collaborative, multicultural work environment with a team of dedicated professionals, fostering innovation and teamwork. 

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.