Plant Supplier Quality Advanced Specialist

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as ROLE .

Autoliv is seeking an experienced Executive - Plant Supplier Quality to join our Quality team in Cheyyar. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring incoming material quality, managing supplier quality performance, driving corrective actions, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the supplier base.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive supplier quality, manufacturing processes, problem-solving methodologies, and quality management systems.

Supplier Quality Management

Drive containment and corrective actions for supplier quality issues arising from production lines.

Raise and manage supplier complaints through the NCM portal and coordinate G8D corrective action activities.

Monitor Non-Conformance Management (NCM) status and provide regular updates to plant management.

Ensure timely closure of supplier concerns and prevent recurrence of quality issues.

Manage supplier rejection claims and cost recovery activities.

Incoming Quality Assurance

Verify supplier PDI reports and incoming inspection activities in accordance with approved inspection standards.

Ensure uninterrupted material flow through effective incoming quality controls.

Validate compliance with customer-specific requirements, including:

Layout inspection reports

SPC reports

Raw material verification

Functional testing of child parts

Supplier Development & Audits

Conduct supplier audits and drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Support horizontal deployment of lessons learned and best practices across suppliers.

Review and approve supplier packaging solutions.

Participate in new supplier, process, and tooling approvals.

Support service part qualification and PPAP activities.

Continuous Improvement

Lead problem-solving activities through QCF, QIT, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Improve inspection systems, gauges, and testing fixtures.

Support 5S, standardization, digitalization, and automation initiatives.

Coordinate quality performance reporting and supplier rating activities.

Bachelor's Degree (BE/ B.Tech ) in:

Mechanical Engineering

Automobile Engineering

6-8 years of experience in the automotive manufacturing industry.

Experience in supplier quality, incoming quality, or manufacturing quality functions.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Required Technical Skills

Manufacturing Process Knowledge

Experience in one or more of the following:

Injection Molding

Stamping

Welding

Heat Treatment

Electroplating

Casting Processes

Knowledge of CQI standards including:

CQI-9

CQI-11

CQI-12

CQI-15

Quality Tools & Methodologies

APQP

PPAP

SPC

7 QC Tools

DOE

G8D

MSA

GD&T

Quality Systems

IATF 16949 requirements

VDA 6.3 Process Audits

Internal Quality Auditing

Preferred Certification

IATF Internal Auditor Certification

You will be successful in this role if you:

Demonstrate strong customer focus

Make sound, data-driven decisions

Drive execution and accountability

Collaborate effectively across teams and suppliers

Build trust and strong stakeholder relationships

Show passion for continuous improvement and innovation

Additionally, you should possess:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent supplier management capabilities

Good presentation and training skills

Effective planning and organizational skills

Shop-floor (Gemba) mindset and hands-on approach

Strong teamwork and communication abilities

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

More lives saved – more life lived!