• Develop and maintain supplier quality systems and performance metrics. • Monitor supplier quality performance (PPM, rejection rate, corrective action closure). • Conduct supplier audits (Process & System) • Lead supplier qualification and approval activities. • Manage supplier scorecards and periodic performance reviews. • Reduce incoming rejection and line rejection caused by supplier defects. • Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto, FMEA. • Verify effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). • Review PPAP submissions and approval. • Conduct process validation and capability studies (Cp/Cpk). • Plan and conduct supplier process audits. • Verify implementation of quality standards and regulatory requirements. • Coordinate with Purchasing, R&D, Production, Quality, and Logistics teams. • Resolve supplier quality issues impacting production & warranty returns • Prepare monthly quality reports and management reviews.