Site Quality Engineer - Senior

Cummins West Africa Limited


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Pune, Maharashtra
Contract type: Full time
Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead supplier corrective action processes including containment, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Support and influence PPAP and APQP processes to ensure robust product and process validation.
  • Conduct and support quality audits at supplier and internal sites.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, A3, 7-step problem solving, and AIAG core tools.
  • Design and support VPI (Value Package Introduction) product launch plans.
  • Measure and analyze supplier quality performance and collaborate on improvement plans.
  • Coach and mentor less experienced team members in quality practices.
  • Apply Quality 4.0 tools and digital systems to enhance quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical/scientific field (required).
  • Relevant certifications in Quality Management, Six Sigma, or related disciplines are a plus.
  • May require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Core Competencies

  • Values Differences – Embraces diverse perspectives and cultures.
  • Customer Focus – Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
  • Communicates Effectively – Tailors communication to different audiences.
  • Problem Solving – Uses structured methods to identify root causes and implement solutions.
  • Advanced Product Quality Planning – Ensures customer satisfaction through structured planning.
  • Statistical Foundations – Applies statistical tools to influence decisions.
  • Measurement Science – Understands metrology and measurement uncertainty.
  • Project Issue and Risk Management – Identifies and mitigates risks effectively.
  • Quality 4.0 – Leverages digital tools like digital twins, simulation, and connected systems.
  • Quality Influence – Engages stakeholders and drives quality-focused decisions.
  • Interpreting Technical Requirements – Applies GD&T and engineering standards.
  • Manufacturing Process Validation – Uses DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP.
  • Auditing – Conducts effective quality and safety audits.
  • Develops Talent – Coaches and develops team members.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

Required

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing or quality roles.
  • Strong understanding of casting, heat treatment, and machining processes.
  • Experience in automotive or similarly regulated industries preferred (3+ years ideal).

Casting Knowledge

  • Technical feasibility studies, simulation techniques, and pattern design.
  • Understanding of casting types, defects, machinability, and soundness criteria.
  • Proficiency in microstructure analysis, radiography, and welding processes.

Heat Treatment

  • Knowledge of hardening, tempering, annealing, normalizing, and carburizing.
  • Familiarity with microstructure elements like carbides, retained austenite, and grain size.
  • Experience with induction hardening processes.

Machining

  • Interpretation of part design and material/tool selection.
  • Understanding of machining features, methods, setups, and tool changes.
  • Knowledge of tolerance, surface finish, and machine/tool limitations.

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