The role drives supplier performance, enforces quality systems, supports new product development, and safeguards the plant from supplier-related risks.

Supplier Performance Management

• Develop and monitor dashboards for supplier performance (PPM, COPQ, deviation trends).
• Lead monthly supplier performance reviews and drive improvement action plans.
• Ensure suppliers of cooling-related components meet quality standards and contractual requirements.

Audits & Compliance

• Conduct quality system audits and process audits at supplier sites (ISO 9001, environmental & safety compliance, process capability).
• Verify compliance to Schneider Electric requirements such as PPEP (Production Part Evaluation Process).
• Ensure cooling-plant-specific processes (brazing, welding, leak testing, refrigeration charging component quality) meet standards

New Supplier Qualification & Component Approval

• Collaborate with engineering and procurement to assess and qualify new suppliers for cooling-system components.
• Review supplier capabilities (material selection, component manufacturing capability, cleanliness standards, machining tolerances).
• Oversee validation activities including sample inspection, capability studies, and documentation.

Quality Issue Resolution

• Lead problem-solving for supplier-caused defects impacting cooling system production (e.g., component leakage, compressor failure, fan motor defects, electronic controller malfunctions).
• Manage root cause analysis, 8D, and corrective & preventive action closure.
• Ensure rapid containment to avoid line stoppages in the cooling plant.

Control Plan Development & Product Reliability

• Support FMEA-based control plans with suppliers.
• Validation of critical cooling components (coils, compressors, Copper tubing, sheet metal, fans, pumps).
• Ensure reliability targets (Cooling capacity, performance, leak-free operation, durability) are integrated into supplier processes.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive supplier improvement programs involving waste reduction, improved process capability, sustainability goals, and cost optimization.
• Promote 8QB deployment, CI/Red X, Lean, Six Sigma methods at supplier sites to enhance quality performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and CS& Q teams for supplier alignment.
• Provide quality insights during new product development for cooling systems (NPI/NPD).
• Support risk assessment and mitigation during design changes, engineering deviations, and process transitions.

Skill Requirements:

• Strong understanding of cooling-system components (compressors, heat exchangers, refrigerants, fans, motors, electronics).
• Expertise in quality tools: FMEA, ISO standards, SPC, MSA, 8D, PPAP/PPEP, Lean/Six Sigma.
• Experience in manufacturing or supplier quality in HVAC, refrigeration, or cooling-equipment industries.
• Experience in engaging with Global suppliers & driving quality performance improvement

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