Supplier Quality Assurance Lead

Were Hiring: Supplier Quality Assurance Lead | Bangalore AltEdge is building one of Indias largest custom metal manufacturing platforms, working with a strong network of Indian MSME manufacturing partners to serve global customers across automotive, infrastructure, mining, defence, industrial, and other high-end industries. We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Assurance Lead to join our Engineering & Quality team. Location: Bangalore Experience: 812 years Employment: Full-Time Travel: 3050% frequent travel to supplier/manufacturing locations What Youll Do * Lead supplier quality for castings, forgings, and precision-machined components * Own supplier qualification, onboarding, capability audits, and quality approvals * Drive APQP, PPAP & FAI for new and existing suppliers * Review PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, inspection standards and quality documentation * Conduct supplier process audits including VDA 6.3 / IATF 16949 * Define and ensure compliance with quality and inspection requirements * Review GD&T, dimensional reports, material certifications, heat-treatment records and NDT reports * Lead 8D, 5-Why and root-cause analysis for supplier quality issues * Monitor supplier KPIs including PPM, COPQ and quality documentation performance * Drive supplier improvement using Lean, Six Sigma and SPC * Support supplier selection, risk assessment and technical evaluation * Mentor and guide junior Supplier Quality Engineers What Were Looking For * Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering * 8+ years of experience in Supplier Quality / Manufacturing Quality / Quality Engineering * Strong experience with castings, forgings and/or precision machining * Strong knowledge of casting and forging processes and common defect modes * Strong understanding of CNC machining, GD&T, CMM and dimensional inspection * Hands-on experience with PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC and 8D * Strong knowledge of UT, MT, PT and Radiography; NDT Level 2 certification preferred * Experience with VDA 6.3, IATF 16949 or equivalent supplier audits * Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, ASTM/ASME and relevant industry standards * Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management and supplier negotiation skills * Willingness to travel 3050% Preferred Experience in Automotive, Aerospace, Heavy Equipment, Oil & Gas or Industrial OEM supply chains will be an advantage. Experience managing 1,000+ BOM components and 50+ suppliers is highly preferred. If you are passionate about supplier quality, manufacturing excellence, and building high-quality supply chains, wed love to hear from you! Interested Share your resume at: careers@altedge.co Compensation: 1,000,000.00 - 2,200,000.00 per year Work Location: In person .