Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow or liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.
Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.
Job DescriptionSenior Supplier Quality & Development Engineer (SQDE) is responsible within India for approval and development of assigned suppliers in line with Rotork group standards. The role provides local support, for export to international Rotork sites.
The SQDE supports global Category strategies by working with the Category Manager to deliver procurement projects. The SDQE will assess potential suppliers, complete onboarding, support development and sample approval activities at the supplier to ensure purchased products meet the requirements of any Rotork sites, and Rotork’s global sustainability objectives.
Responsibilities
As a key member of the Supplier Quality team within the India Procurement team, the Supplier Quality & Development Engineer will be responsible for:
- Evaluating the H&S, ESG, technical process capabilities and management systems of new suppliers during supplier selection.
- Plan, organize supplier audits - audit quality management system to verify that quality systems and plans consistently deliver conforming materials. Develop and implement improvement strategies to close identified gaps.
- Partner with Suppliers, Engineering, and Operations to lead new part development & ensure rapid resolution of technical problems and quality issues. Support suppliers to complete tooling and process “Design For Manufacture” (DFM), and Rotork’s “Sample Approval” (PPAP) process. Implement statistical supplier quality program and yield reporting as required.
- Use supplier scorecards and data to drive ongoing enhancements in supplier process capability, directly supporting Rotork’s H&S, sustainability, cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
- Play a pivotal role in Catergory team success, achieving cost targets, quality goals, and supplier base optimization.
- Lead supplier quality activities for assigned commodities, set and monitor technical/quality metrics, and ensure continuous improvement targets are met.
- Regular report to management on suppliers quality performance, includes incoming rejection rate, suppliers’ process yield, quality system maintenance, results of on site audit, etc
- Lead structured problem-solving initiatives to achieve sustainable corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive, analytical thinker with strong communication skills and the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or Supplier Development, with proven success in driving cost and quality improvements.
- Hands-on experience with Casting (Al, Steel, Cast Iron), forgings, Fabrication and machining supplier processes.
- Applied expertise in Statistical Process Control (SPC), measurement systems, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Exposure to different global material standards such as ASTM, ISO, BS & API
- Hands-on experience in NDE processes – Visual inspection, Radiography, Ultrasonic testing & Pressure testing.
- Experience in metallurgical and mechanical testing of materials including tensile, hardness testing, tensile testing and microstructure examination.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional team and manage supplier/process changes effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally, with regular travel across the India supply base.
- Preferred candidates with experience operating within a Matrix organizational structure
- Lean Six Sigma experience is desirable; Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) is preferred
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- At least 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or Supplier Development
- Experience driving supplier cost and quality improvements
- Hands-on experience with aluminum, steel, and cast iron casting processes
- Hands-on experience with forging, fabrication, and machining supplier processes
- Expertise in Statistical Process Control, measurement systems, and GD&T
- Exposure to ASTM, ISO, BS, and API material standards
- Hands-on experience with visual inspection, radiography, ultrasonic testing, and pressure testing
- Experience with metallurgical and mechanical testing, including tensile, hardness, and microstructure examination
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage supplier or process changes
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally and regularly across the India supply base
- Experience working within a matrix organizational structure
- Lean Six Sigma experience
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
What We Do
Rotork is a FTSE-250 market-leading global provider of mission critical flow control and instrumentation solutions for oil and gas, water and wastewater, power, chemical process and industrial applications. Rotork has 3,700 employees, based in 39 countries and serving customers in over 170 countries, led from our head office in Bath, UK. No matter where in the world customers are located, Rotork products can be locally sourced and supported by life-of-plant maintenance, repair and upgrade services. Rotork – Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.
