Site Quality Engineer - Senior

Location: Phaltan, Maharashtra, India

Job Summary

The Site Quality Engineer – Senior creates value for the assigned site by leading continuous improvement initiatives toward defect-free processes that meet customer requirements and achieve business results. The role ensures robust incoming quality, metrology excellence, process compliance, and strong supplier coordination while supporting plant quality systems and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities Incoming Quality & Supplier Coordination

• Plan and execute incoming quality inspections to ensure material conformance.
• Ensure GRN clearance within established turnaround targets.
• Execute Reaction Step 3 to maintain business continuity and minimize disruptions.
• Coordinate closely with global suppliers on quality concerns and containment actions.
• Partner with SQI for effective closure of MNCs and SCARs.
• Track and monitor supplier performance metrics.
• Participate in and support supplier improvement plans.

Metrology & DMC (Dimensional Measurement Center)

• Lead measurement activities at MIW to ensure timely release of setup changes and preventive checks.
• Ensure upkeep, calibration, and upgradation of high-precision DMC equipment.
• Drive supplier measurement correlation activities.
• Ensure timely calibration and MSA activities across CFS.
• Apply measurement science principles to reduce uncertainty and ensure traceability.

Plant Quality & Customer Focus

• Lead containment and corrective actions related to plant customer issues.
• Ensure compliance with IATF, customer-specific requirements, APQP, PPAP, and other applicable standards.
• Support and/or lead Safe Launch activities during VPI.
• Verify product and process changes to ensure key performance measures are met.
• Analyze data to support fact-based decision-making.

Continuous Improvement & Quality Systems

• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing, 7-Step Problem Solving, and IQTM methodologies.
• Apply AIAG core tools (FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, Capability Studies, Process Audits).
• Support quality audits and maintain Quality Management Systems compliance.
• Leverage Quality 4.0 tools, digitization, and cloud-based systems to enhance quality performance.
• Serve as a quality technical resource and mentor less experienced team members.

About Us

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.The Site Quality Engineer – Senior creates value for the assigned site by leading continuous improvement initiatives toward defect-free processes that meet customer requirements and achieve business results. The role ensures robust incoming quality, metrology excellence, process compliance, and strong supplier coordination while supporting plant quality systems and operational excellence.