Work Location : Bangalore

Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience: Minimum of 12+ years of experience STA, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development roles.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Supplier Enablement, Manufacturing Feasibility & Technical Guidance

Lead manufacturing feasibility studies, DFM/DFA reviews, and process risk assessments with suppliers to ensure designs are manufacturable, scalable, and capable before tooling, PPAP, and production release.
Provide end-to-end technical guidance to mechanical suppliers on process selection, tooling concepts, fixtures, jigs, inspection methods, and in-process quality controls.
Work closely with suppliers to improve manufacturability, process capability (Cp/Cpk), yield, and repeatability, particularly where supplier maturity is limited.
Enable suppliers to transition to EV-grade and automotive-grade manufacturing discipline.

SOR Ownership & Translation of Design Intent

Own Statement of Requirements (SOR) for mechanical components across SMPL products including battery packs, swap stations, docks, and charging infrastructure.
Translate design intent into clear, manufacturable, inspectable, and measurable requirements for suppliers.
Ensure SORs comprehensively define materials, processes, tolerances, inspection methods, process capability expectations, tooling assumptions, and change management requirements.

Quality Compliance & Outcome-Based Governance

Ensure supplier compliance with IATF 16949, SMPL quality manuals, and applicable regulatory and customer requirements.
Drive practical deployment of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and structured change management at supplier locations.
Lead resolution of chronic and systemic quality issues using disciplined problem-solving and Six Sigma methodologies.
Focus on quality outcomesprocess stability, first-pass yield, defect prevention, and field performancerather than checklist compliance.

Cross-Functional Execution & Early Risk Gatekeeping

Work closely with Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Program teams during concept, NPI, pilot builds, localization, and production ramp-up.
Act as a technical bridge between design intent and supplier execution, ensuring manufacturing and quality risks are identified and mitigated early.
Participate in design and sourcing gate reviews to flag manufacturability, scalability, and supplier capability risks before design freeze and supplier nomination.
Support supplier development actions that directly impact delivery stability, ramp-up readiness, and production continuity.

Required Skills & Experience

12+ years of experience in STA, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development roles within automotive, EV, or complex manufacturing environments.
Strong hands-on expertise in mechanical manufacturing processes and supplier capability development.
Proven experience in manufacturing feasibility assessment, DFM/DFA, SOR ownership, and supplier technical enablement.
Deep working knowledge of IATF 16949 and automotive quality systems.
Six Sigma Black Belt preferred (Green Belt minimum desirable).
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, scale-up environment with high ownership and execution focus.
Strong supplier-facing communication, technical mentoring, and decision-making capability.

Supplier Technical Assistant (Mechanical)