Manager - Incoming Quality Assurance
Organization - Smart Infrastructure
Field of work – Quality
Company - Siemens Limited
Experience level - Experienced Professional
Job type - Full-time
Work mode - Office/Site only
Employment type - Permanent
Location(s) - Thane - Maharashtra – India
Looking for a seasoned quality professional with 15+ years of experience in Incoming Quality and Supplier Quality Management, capable of independently leading the Incoming Quality function, driving supplier quality improvements, reducing COPQ, mentoring teams, and establishing a world-class incoming inspection system aligned with business growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
1. Incoming Quality Management
- Lead all incoming inspection activities for purchased components, assemblies, and raw materials.
- Establish risk-based inspection plans and optimize inspection frequency based on supplier performance.
- Ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, standards, and quality requirements.
- Drive implementation of incoming quality control procedures and inspection standards.
2. Supplier Quality Performance
- Monitor supplier quality metrics including:
- Supplier PPM, Incoming rejection rate, Supplier defect trends, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
- Escalate major supplier quality issues and ensure timely corrective actions.
- Review supplier containment actions and effectiveness.
3. Problem Solving & Corrective Actions
- Lead resolution of supplier-related quality issues using:
- 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa Analysis, FMEA methodology
- Drive permanent corrective actions and elimination of recurring defects.
- Monitor D3, D4 and D8 closure performance.
4. Supplier Development
- Conduct supplier quality audits and process assessments.
- Support supplier improvement initiatives.
- Ensure implementation of APQP, PPAP and Control Plans where applicable.
- Develop suppliers to achieve targeted quality performance.
5. Metrology & Inspection System Management
- Ensure adequacy and calibration of inspection equipment.
- Establish measurement system reliability and MSA compliance.
- Drive automation and digitization of incoming inspection processes.
- Define inspection methods for critical characteristics.
6. Team Leadership & Capability Development
- Lead and mentor incoming inspection engineers and inspectors.
- Develop competency matrices and training plans.
- Drive a culture of quality ownership and continuous improvement.
- Build succession and capability within the incoming quality team.
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with:
Procurement, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Logistics, Project Teams
- Support new product introductions and localization projects from a quality perspective.
8. Cost & Business Improvement
- Reduce supplier-related:
Rework cost, Sorting cost, Scrap cost, Line stoppages
- Maximize recovery from suppliers for quality-related losses.
- Lead quality improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Supplier Quality
- Supplier PPM & Incoming Rejection Rate
- Repeat Defect Rate
- Supplier Escalation Closure Rate
Operational Performance
- Inspection Turnaround Time
- On-Time Material Release
- Line Stoppages Due to Supplier Defects
- Inspection Productivity
Cost Performance
COPQ Reduction, Sorting Cost Reduction, Scrap Cost Reduction, Supplier Recovery %
Improvement & Compliance
- Audit Completion Rate
- Corrective Action Effectiveness
- Training Compliance
- Digitalization/Automation Projects Completed
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 15+ years of relevant experience.
Technical Skill
Quality Tools
- APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plan, 8D, 5 Why, etc
Standards
- ISO 9001, IATF 16949 (preferred) & VDA Audits (preferred)
Inspection & Metrology
- GD&T Interpretation, CMM Understanding, Measurement Techniques
- Capability Studies (Cp/Cpk), Statistical Analysis
Software Skills
- SAP / ERP Systems
- MS Excel Advanced
- Power BI / Quality Dashboards
- Minitab
Behavioral Competencies
- Strong leadership and team-building capability
- Excellent supplier management and negotiation skills
- Structured problem-solving approach
- Data-driven decision making
- Cross-functional stakeholder management
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
