SCS&A SQE
Cummins India
Date: 1 day ago
City: Remote, Remote
Contract type: Full time
Remote

Description
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SCS&A SQE) supports supplier quality initiatives to ensure that products and services provided by external suppliers meet Cummins’ quality requirements. This role is responsible for driving continuous improvement in supplier quality performance, managing supplier quality processes, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure robust quality planning and issue resolution.
Note:- "Although the role is categorized as Remote, this position is Hybrid"
Key Responsibilities
Skills and Experience Required
Required Qualifications
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category Remote
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2415333
Relocation Package No
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SCS&A SQE) supports supplier quality initiatives to ensure that products and services provided by external suppliers meet Cummins’ quality requirements. This role is responsible for driving continuous improvement in supplier quality performance, managing supplier quality processes, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure robust quality planning and issue resolution.
Note:- "Although the role is categorized as Remote, this position is Hybrid"
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain effective relationships with external suppliers and internal stakeholders including Purchasing, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
- Apply and support industry-standard quality tools (e.g., APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans ) to assess and improve supplier processes.
- Participate in supplier audits and lead low-risk/low-complexity audits after certification.
- Support root cause analysis and resolution of supplier-related quality issues, including corrective action validation.
- Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives using structured methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, and 7-Step Problem Solving.
- Interpret and communicate technical drawing requirements (including GD&T ) to ensure compliance with product specifications.
- Contribute to QMS development and ensure alignment with ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 standards.
- Analyze quality data using SPC, MSA and report trends via Power BI and other visualization tools.
- Lead or support quality planning activities for low-risk product types or segments.
- Manage cross-cultural and cross-time zone collaborations to execute global supplier quality initiatives.
Skills and Experience Required
- Minimum relevant experience required; candidates with 7+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Assurance and Control are preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of AIAG core tools : APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, etc.
- Solid understanding of SPC, MSA , and statistical data analysis.
- Experience with QMS documentation and standards (ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949).
- Hands-on experience in interpreting engineering drawings , GD&T , and product standards.
- Demonstrated ability in root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques (e.g., 7-Step, 5-Why, Fishbone).
- Proficiency in Power BI or equivalent tools for data reporting and visualization.
- Strong communication skills to explain technical issues clearly to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in global stakeholder management and navigating time-zone and cultural differences.
- Conflict resolution skills and ability to drive cross-functional alignment.
- Communicates Effectively – Clear, concise communication tailored to diverse audiences.
- Customer Focus – Understands internal and external customer needs and delivers effective solutions.
- Auditing – Applies quality auditing methods to evaluate supplier processes.
- Manufacturing Process & Validation – Applies knowledge of manufacturing and measurement systems to validate processes.
- Problem Solving – Uses structured techniques to solve complex supplier quality issues.
- Supplier Performance Improvement – Develops and executes improvement plans for supplier quality performance.
- Quality Influence – Drives balanced decisions through data, stakeholder engagement, and technical expertise.
- Values Differences – Appreciates cultural diversity and incorporates it into supplier quality management.
- Flexible to work across different time zones.
- This role may require occasional travel to supplier sites.
- Position may be open to hybrid or remote working, depending on business needs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Relevant certifications in Quality (e.g., Six Sigma, CQE, Lead Auditor for ISO/IATF) preferred.
- May require licensing for compliance with export control or sanctions regulations preferred.
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category Remote
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2415333
Relocation Package No
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