SQM Engineer
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SQM Engineer
Gurgaon, India
AUMOVIO, since its spin-off in September 2025, has been leading the business of the former Continental Automotive division as an independent company. This technology and electronics company offers a broad portfolio for safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous mobility. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems, as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. The business areas now belonging to AUMOVIO generated revenue of 19.6 billion euros in the 2024 fiscal year. The company's headquarters is in Frankfurt am Main. With around 87,000 employees at over 100 locations worldwide, AUMOVIO is a global player.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the Supplier Quality Function for the Category supplier base in India and Asia.
- Perform and follow up VDA 6.3 audits with suppliers, assess and introduce potential new suppliers in close cooperation with BU Supplier Management, Category Management, Business Unit R&D, and Procurement.
- Maintain the Global Category Supplier Panel for the region aligned with the Procurement Category Strategy.
- Support the definition and implementation of category-specific quality standards.
- Support Plant Supplier Quality (SQM CI/SP) in case of escalation for respective categories within the SQM organization, internally/externally as required.
- Initiate and manage supplier improvement programs with Supplier’s top Management and change management for running production components.
- Support the BU/Plant SQM Teams in activities such as Supplier Maturity Evaluation, Design review with R&D, Supplier Component Review, Sourcing decision, APQP, Run@rate, PPAP for components on the assigned category.
- Manage escalations on a worldwide basis, prepare and conduct management meetings with suppliers, e.g., Red Alerts.
- Drive Lessons Learned & Read Across items to avoid recurrences at/and across suppliers.
- Review sourcing documentation and prepare for team decision.
- Work in international and multi-disciplinary teams including Procurement, Engineering, Project Management, local SQM departments, Customer Quality, and Logistics.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in metal materials or metal forming.
- Extensive knowledge of AIAG requirements, Quality Tools & Lean Manufacturing (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, ISO 14001, Six Sigma, 8D management & SPC).
- Rich experiences in continuous improvement, industrial engineering, production, and escalation management.
- Advanced English (Fluent, written and spoken), ready for technical discussions and negotiations with suppliers, work effectively in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Computer skills (MS Office, MS Project, Minitab or equivalent, Visio).
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally from working time.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes: Cold forming, Turning and Machining, Heat Treatment, Technical cleanliness, Marking / Traceability, AOI system, Functional testing, Assembly technologies, Motors technologies, Audit Management.
- Analytic and structured approach, result-oriented, decision-making ability.
- Self-assured, self-driven, leadership, willingness to take responsibility, team spirit, ability to work under pressure.
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work with a leading technology and electronics company
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
About the Company
AUMOVIO, since its spin-off in September 2025, has been leading the business of the former Continental Automotive division as an independent company. This technology and electronics company offers a broad portfolio for safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous mobility. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems, as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. The business areas now belonging to AUMOVIO generated revenue of 19.6 billion euros in the 2024 fiscal year. The company's headquarters is in Frankfurt am Main. With around 87,000 employees at over 100 locations worldwide, AUMOVIO is a global player.
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