Job Purpose (Significance of the role & Objectives)
- Serve as the technical quality lead for mechanical components at both the vehicle level (chassis, body, structural parts) and battery level (battery modules, cooling structures, pack enclosures, thermal management mounts)
- Ensure supplied parts meet design, safety, and reliability requirements throughout EV and battery product lifecycles
- Drive advanced quality planning (APQP), PPAP approvals, continuous improvement, supplier development, and defect containment to support Pravaig’s high-quality EV products.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
- Supplier Quality Planning & Part Approval
- Mechanical Supplier Audits & Capability Assessments
- Problem Solving & Corrective Actions
- Supplier Development & Continuous Quality Improvement
- Mechanical Quality Integration with Vehicle & Battery Programs
Deliverables:
- PPAP documentation, approved Control Plans, capability reports, PSWs
- Audit reports, supplier capability scorecards, corrective action requirements
- 8D reports, CAPA tracking logs, verified corrective actions
- Supplier capability improvement plans, KPI trend reports.
- Mechanical design feedback loops, part specification clarifications, validation reports.
Desired Qualifications: Required Qualification, Knowledge, and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related technical discipline.
- 3–7+ years of supplier quality experience in automotive/EV manufacturing or complex mechanical systems - including experience with chassis, structural components, or battery assemblies
- Strong working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA and automotive quality tools.
- Experience interpreting mechanical drawings, GD&T, and key measurement techniques
Preferred:
- Certifications such as ASQ CQE / CQA / VDA 6.3 Process Auditor or Lean/Six Sigma credentials.
- Knowledge of battery system mechanical quality requirements (thermal management, structural integrity, tolerance stacks).
- Experience in high-voltage battery pack assemblies and associated mechanical quality validations.
- Familiarity with mechanical processes such as welding, casting, forging, stamping, and precision machining
Key Competencies
- Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills and structured approach to quality issues.
- Strong communication and relationship management to work effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Project coordination and time management with ability to handle multiple quality initiatives simultaneously.
Behavioural & Interpersonal Skills
- Effective communication & negotiation with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and teamwork skills.
- Project coordination & time management in cross-functional environments
Audit & Travel Expectations
- Conduct both on-site and remote supplier audits as required
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for supplier audits and assessments.
- Participate in supplier capability evaluations and quality readiness reviews.
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