Job Description:
Supplier Quality Engineer
Job Details :
- Conduct Supplier Qualification Audit for new supplier as per defined process.
- Generate PPAP request in Arena for specific supplier in coordination with NPI team.
- Visit the supplier for PPAP Audit, conduct review of entire process, generate actions wherever required and work with supplier to close the actions.
- Collate and evaluate all the quality document from supplier as per acceptable reference standard and submit to customer on time.
- Perform periodic process audit at supplier and close all non-conformities by working with suppliers.
- Support the Quality Manager to monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance.
- Issue Material dispatch clearance certificate (MDCC) to supplier after verifying the data and keep record of all the shipment documents in system.
- Prepare and share report of Parts, product and document issues on monthly basis to management.
- Visit to site for critical quality issues and gather data for root cause analysis and derive corrective and preventive actions.
- Conduct NCR analysis with supplier by using 8D method.
- Training the supplier team on Quality tools.
- Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the part and site performance indicators by identifying quality issues and ways to reduce waste.
- Work on new ideas for automation of documentation and other internal process.
- Applying Six Sigma methodologies, drive continuous improvements in process to improve the Quality of product.
- Be part of sustainable engineering team to evaluate new requirements by collecting data from VOC, best practices in market etc.
- Willing to travel to suppliers, project sites and customers for 70% of the time.
Required Skills/Experiences:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
- Total 6-8 years of experience in supplier Quality Management.
- Six Sigma green belt certified.
- Proficient in quality tools such as 8D, 5 why SPC, Pareto, RCA process.
- Must be certified either as QMS, IATF, VDA internal auditor
- Indepth working knowledge of production part approval process (PPAP), and supplier qualification process.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing process.
- Good knowledge on data analytics and presentation skill with tools like Power BI, Minitab etc.
- Planning and prioritizing activities based on situation.
- Willing to learn and adapt the learning for process improvement.
- Strong interpersonal skills, Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good command on word, Excel and Power point.
- Should be well versed in English and knowledge of local language is preferable.
At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.
We are NextpowerSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
- Total 6-8 years of experience in supplier Quality Management
- Six Sigma green belt certified
- Proficient in quality tools such as 8D, 5 why SPC, Pareto, RCA
- Must be certified as QMS, IATF, VDA internal auditor
- In-depth working knowledge of production part approval process (PPAP)
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
- Good knowledge on data analytics and presentation skill with tools like Power BI, Minitab
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Nextracker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nextracker and has not been reviewed or approved by Nextracker.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is offered. The company stood up its own plan in 2023 alongside additional welfare benefits in early 2024.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness offerings include yoga and meditation classes, onsite chair massages and bicycles, commuter/rideshare support, and EV charging at some locations. These extras supplement the core medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and family medical leave are included alongside PTO and paid holidays. This complements the broader U.S. benefits menu.
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What We Do
Since day one, Nextracker’s mission has been to transition the world to affordable, renewable power, by developing the highest-performing and resilient solar tracking technologies and software in the market for our customers. From sustainable tracker solutions that conform to uneven terrain and withstand extreme weather, Nextracker systems have resilience built in. Nextracker leads the solar industry with solar tracker technologies that optimize and increase energy production while reducing costs for significant plant ROI







