Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

Weatherford International is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India to manage and improve supplier quality performance across qualification and production phases. The role involves conducting supplier audits, leading root cause analysis and CAPA, monitoring supplier KPIs, and ensuring compliance with API and ISO standards. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and relevant experience in Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering, with willingness to travel 30–40% for supplier audits and First Article Inspections.

What you’ll do

• Manage and develop supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers
• Conduct supplier audits, process validations, and capability assessments
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications, and contractual requirements
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Monitor supplier KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Support incoming inspection activities and coordinate with internal stakeholders
• Ensure timely resolution of supplier-related quality issues
• Participate in new supplier qualification and onboarding processes

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Production, Quality, or equivalent)
• Relevant experience in Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering
• Strong knowledge of quality tools: 8D, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), FMEA, Control Plan, SPC
• Experience in supplier audits and quality system standards (ISO 9001, API Q1/Q2)
• Hands-on experience in APQP, PPAP, and supplier component qualification
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
• Willingness to travel 30–40% for supplier audits and FAIs

Nice to have

Certification in supplier audits or quality systems

Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree