ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial, and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation Training. For more information, visit: www.textron.com
Textron India Private Limited in Bangalore was incorporated in 2004 under the Companies Act, of 1956, to better serve customers of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) around the world. This is a global resource that provides engineering and technological solutions for many Textron business units. We provide engineering and design services including but not limited to drafting, computer-aided design, computer-aided engineering, solid modeling, finite element analysis, sourcing, Supplier quality Assurance, business development, marketing, and other related activities and services in relation to the above sectors. For more details please visit www.textron.in
About the Business Unit:
TIPL ICOE is part of Textron Aviation and our Major internal customer is Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road, Jacobsen®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.
POSITION SUMMARY
Supplier Quality Engineer shall ensure the product quality and internal customer requirements are meeting by robust process development conduct source inspection of Aerospace/Industrial /automotive products. The Engineer in this role will act as the technical interface between suppliers and development/ manufacturing engineers to determine new and alternate sources with improved quality on time delivery. Additionally, The Engineer will lead efforts in identifying potential sources of supply for products to ensure prices are globally competitive. Conduct supplier audits for supplier quality systems, process etc.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Supplier Quality Management - Support supplier quality management function; helps develop strategy and collaborative supplier partnerships; Supports in developing Supplier Quality Policy for Textron India; identifies supplier innovation capabilities; contributes to supplier audits; and supports in resolving issues to improve supplier quality performance.Problem-Solving – Participate in Solving problems using a systematic analysis process by leveraging industry standard methodologies to create problem traceability and protect the customer; determines the assignable cause; implement robust data-based solutions; identify the systemic root causes and recommended actions to prevent problem reoccurrence.Project Issue and Risk Management - Participate in identifying, assessing, and prioritizing issues and risks using recommended tools and processes to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of negative events or maximize the realization of positive events.Advanced Product Quality Planning – Supports technical quality planning and ensures customer satisfaction through structured and measurable processes as defined by industry standards.Interface and support all stakeholders within the Textron Team and Textron suppliers.Support and Review supplier's Quality Issues with formally structured problem-solving (8D analysis) for all incidents.Facilitate and ensure completion of the APQP process with selected suppliers.Conduct periodic Process/product/System audits to assess the status of quality system deployment; provide support for supplier Quality System improvements.Execute and support new supplier and commodity qualifications for new manufacturing processes.Evaluation of correctness/completeness of technical documentation and/or specifications.Study of manufacturing methods/technics, to understand how to build product quality in the manufacturing process.Interaction with Suppliers: (a)Regular visits to supplier locations to resolve quality problems, drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement. (b) Interact with Textron BU’s quality team for issues and queries related to parts, print, special process, etc.(c) Communicate engineering and manufacturing specifications to supplier technical teams.Assessment and Development of new suppliers.Work in close coordination with Suppliers by providing technical guidance and develop strategies to improve supplier performance TQCD (OTD PPM).Interact proactively to improve the quality of components, service act as a technical Liaison between Business Unit Engineering team, quality team domestic Suppliers.Note: These statements are intended to describe the general nature of the job and are intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and duties.TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Bachelor of engineering specialized in Mechanical /Automobile/ Industrial Production with minimum 6 years of experience of working in the Automobile Industries.Understanding interpretation of engineering drawings is a must.Expertise in GDT, FMEA, APQP-PPAP, FAI, ISO / TS16949 Quality system and Negotiation skills.Hands on experience of managing suppliers of varied commodities.Excellent communication interpersonal skills. An experience of working with global suppliers/ customers.Thorough understanding ofsupplierassessment, process audits, knowledge of measuring techniques, use of Inspection tools, a fair understanding of casting, machining fabrication processes, related materials, testing methods and standards. Ability to verifysuppliercorrective action, control plans, PPAP's, FMEA other quality related documents.Excellent interpersonal, Analytical skills presentation skills.Positive attitude proactive approachAuditor certification in IATF 16949 is an advantage.ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES
Effective written and verbal communicationsA good team playerProblem-solving skillsCuriosity and willingness to learnExperience in Global Sourcing would be added advantage.ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial, and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation Training. For more information, visit: www.textron.com
Textron India Private Limited in Bangalore was incorporated in 2004 under the Companies Act, of 1956, to better serve customers of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) around the world. This is a global resource that provides engineering and technological solutions for many Textron business units. We provide engineering and design services including but not limited to drafting, computer-aided design, computer-aided engineering, solid modeling, finite element analysis, sourcing, Supplier quality Assurance, business development, marketing, and other related activities and services in relation to the above sectors. For more details please visit www.textron.in
About the Business Unit:
TIPL ICOE is part of Textron Aviation and our Major internal customer is Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road, Jacobsen®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.
POSITION SUMMARY
Supplier Quality Engineer shall ensure the product quality and internal customer requirements are meeting by robust process development conduct source inspection of Aerospace/Industrial /automotive products. The Engineer in this role will act as the technical interface between suppliers and development/ manufacturing engineers to determine new and alternate sources with improved quality on time delivery. Additionally, The Engineer will lead efforts in identifying potential sources of supply for products to ensure prices are globally competitive. Conduct supplier audits for supplier quality systems, process etc.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Supplier Quality Management - Support supplier quality management function; helps develop strategy and collaborative supplier partnerships; Supports in developing Supplier Quality Policy for Textron India; identifies supplier innovation capabilities; contributes to supplier audits; and supports in resolving issues to improve supplier quality performance.Problem-Solving – Participate in Solving problems using a systematic analysis process by leveraging industry standard methodologies to create problem traceability and protect the customer; determines the assignable cause; implement robust data-based solutions; identify the systemic root causes and recommended actions to prevent problem reoccurrence.Project Issue and Risk Management - Participate in identifying, assessing, and prioritizing issues and risks using recommended tools and processes to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of negative events or maximize the realization of positive events.Advanced Product Quality Planning – Supports technical quality planning and ensures customer satisfaction through structured and measurable processes as defined by industry standards.Interface and support all stakeholders within the Textron Team and Textron suppliers.Support and Review supplier's Quality Issues with formally structured problem-solving (8D analysis) for all incidents.Facilitate and ensure completion of the APQP process with selected suppliers.Conduct periodic Process/product/System audits to assess the status of quality system deployment; provide support for supplier Quality System improvements.Execute and support new supplier and commodity qualifications for new manufacturing processes.Evaluation of correctness/completeness of technical documentation and/or specifications.Study of manufacturing methods/technics, to understand how to build product quality in the manufacturing process.Interaction with Suppliers: (a)Regular visits to supplier locations to resolve quality problems, drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement. (b) Interact with Textron BU’s quality team for issues and queries related to parts, print, special process, etc.(c) Communicate engineering and manufacturing specifications to supplier technical teams.Assessment and Development of new suppliers.Work in close coordination with Suppliers by providing technical guidance and develop strategies to improve supplier performance TQCD (OTD PPM).Interact proactively to improve the quality of components, service act as a technical Liaison between Business Unit Engineering team, quality team domestic Suppliers.Note: These statements are intended to describe the general nature of the job and are intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and duties.TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Bachelor of engineering specialized in Mechanical /Automobile/ Industrial Production with minimum 6 years of experience of working in the Automobile Industries.Understanding interpretation of engineering drawings is a must.Expertise in GDT, FMEA, APQP-PPAP, FAI, ISO / TS16949 Quality system and Negotiation skills.Hands on experience of managing suppliers of varied commodities.Excellent communication interpersonal skills. An experience of working with global suppliers/ customers.Thorough understanding ofsupplierassessment, process audits, knowledge of measuring techniques, use of Inspection tools, a fair understanding of casting, machining fabrication processes, related materials, testing methods and standards. Ability to verifysuppliercorrective action, control plans, PPAP's, FMEA other quality related documents.Excellent interpersonal, Analytical skills presentation skills.Positive attitude proactive approachAuditor certification in IATF 16949 is an advantage.ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES
Effective written and verbal communicationsA good team playerProblem-solving skillsCuriosity and willingness to learnExperience in Global Sourcing would be added advantage.BE Mechanical/Automobile/IP with minimum 6 years of experience of working in the Automobile Industries.