Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical)

Job Purpose (Significance of the role & Objectives)

• •Serve as the technical quality lead for mechanical components at both the vehicle level (chassis, body, structural parts) and battery level (battery modules, cooling structures, pack enclosures, thermal management mounts)
• •Ensure supplied parts meet design, safety, and reliability requirements throughout EV and battery product lifecycles
• •Drive advanced quality planning (APQP), PPAP approvals, continuous improvement, supplier development, and defect containment to support Pravaig’s high-quality EV products.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• •Supplier Quality Planning & Part Approval
• •Mechanical Supplier Audits & Capability Assessments
• •Problem Solving & Corrective Actions
• •Supplier Development & Continuous Quality Improvement
• •Mechanical Quality Integration with Vehicle & Battery Programs

Deliverables:

• •PPAP documentation, approved Control Plans, capability reports, PSWs
• •Audit reports, supplier capability scorecards, corrective action requirements
• •8D reports, CAPA tracking logs, verified corrective actions
• •Supplier capability improvement plans, KPI trend reports.
• •Mechanical design feedback loops, part specification clarifications, validation reports.

Desired Qualifications: Required Qualification, Knowledge, and Experience

• •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related technical discipline.
• •3–7+ years of supplier quality experience in automotive/EV manufacturing or complex mechanical systems - including experience with chassis, structural components, or battery assemblies
• •Strong working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA and automotive quality tools.
• •Experience interpreting mechanical drawings, GD&T, and key measurement techniques

Preferred:

• •Certifications such as ASQ CQE / CQA / VDA 6.3 Process Auditor or Lean/Six Sigma credentials.
• •Knowledge of battery system mechanical quality requirements (thermal management, structural integrity, tolerance stacks).
• •Experience in high-voltage battery pack assemblies and associated mechanical quality validations.
• •Familiarity with mechanical processes such as welding, casting, forging, stamping, and precision machining

Key Competencies

• •Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills and structured approach to quality issues.
• •Strong communication and relationship management to work effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• •Project coordination and time management with ability to handle multiple quality initiatives simultaneously.

Behavioural & Interpersonal Skills

• •Effective communication & negotiation with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• •Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and teamwork skills.
• •Project coordination & time management in cross-functional environments

Audit & Travel Expectations

• •Conduct both on-site and remote supplier audits as required
• •Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for supplier audits and assessments.
• •Participate in supplier capability evaluations and quality readiness reviews.