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Nextracker Inc. • Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Role: Supplier Quality Engineer (mid-level, 6–8 years)
PPAP, Arena (for PPAP requests)
Quality methodologies: 8D, 5 Why, SPC, Pareto, RCA; Six Sigma (Green Belt)
Auditing: QMS/IATF/VDA internal auditor certifications
Data/tools: Power BI, Minitab; MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Lead supplier qualification audits, PPAP coordination, and action closure with suppliers; perform periodic process audits and address non-conformities.
Gather, review, and submit supplier quality documentation; monitor supplier product quality and prepare monthly reports.
Investigate root causes (on-site/data collection), drive corrective/preventive actions, NCR analysis (8D), and contribute to continuous improvement and waste reduction.
Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering; 6–8 years in supplier quality management
Six Sigma Green Belt; proficient in 8D, 5 Why, SPC, Pareto, RCA
PPAP and supplier qualification expertise; QMS/IATF/VDA internal audit certified
Strong data analytics/presentation (Power BI, Minitab); manufacturing process knowledge
Excellent communication (English), interpersonal skills; proficient in Word/Excel/PowerPoint
Experience automating documentation or internal processes
Site/field experience for critical quality issues; root-cause data collection
Knowledge of local language
Job Description
Supplier Quality Engineer
Job Details
Conduct Supplier Qualification Audit for new supplier as per defined process. Generate PPAP request in Arena for specific supplier in coordination with NPI team. Visit the supplier for PPAP Audit, conduct review of entire process, generate actions wherever required and work with supplier to close the actions. Collate and evaluate all the quality document from supplier as per acceptable reference standard and submit to customer on time. Perform periodic process audit at supplier and close all non-conformities by working with suppliers. Support the Quality Manager to monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance. Issue Material dispatch clearance certificate (MDCC) to supplier after verifying the data and keep record of all the shipment documents in system. Prepare and share report of Parts, product and document issues on monthly basis to management. Visit to site for critical quality issues and gather data for root cause analysis and derive corrective and preventive actions. Conduct NCR analysis with supplier by using 8D method. Training the supplier team on Quality tools. Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the part and site performance indicators by identifying quality issues and ways to reduce waste. Work on new ideas for automation of documentation and other internal process. Applying Six Sigma methodologies, drive continuous improvements in process to improve the Quality of product. Be part of sustainable engineering team to evaluate new requirements by collecting data from VOC, best practices in market etc. Willing to travel to suppliers, project sites and customers for 70% of the time.
Required Skills/Experiences
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Total 6-8 years of experience in supplier Quality Management. Six Sigma green belt certified. Proficient in quality tools such as 8D, 5 why SPC, Pareto, RCA process. Must be certified either as QMS, IATF, VDA internal auditor Indepth working knowledge of production part approval process (PPAP), and supplier qualification process. Strong understanding of manufacturing process. Good knowledge on data analytics and presentation skill with tools like Power BI, Minitab etc. Planning and prioritizing activities based on situation. Willing to learn and adapt the learning for process improvement. Strong interpersonal skills, Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good command on word, Excel and Power point. Should be well versed in English and knowledge of local language is preferable.
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