Engineer Supplier Quality-India

6 days ago


Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Kennametal, Inc. Full time US$ 90,000 - US$ 1,20,000 per year

About Kennametal

With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at . Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Classification Title :  Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Summary

Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for Initial Plant Assessment, Infrastructure & Certification  Requirement, Capability & Capacity Assessment. Responsible for the quality and reliability of components, materials and services provided by Kennametal (KMT) Suppliers. Collaboration with Sourcing, Engineering, Operations and Quality on Supplier capabilities, Quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Expertise in maintaining and enhancing our product quality standards while fostering strong partnerships with KMT suppliers.

Key Job Responsibilities

List each key responsibilities in order of importance


• Leads audits to assess current and potential supplier's quality management system, manufacturing processes and capabilities as well as strengths, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.


• Collaborate with the Sourcing, Engineering and Plant Operations teams to select suppliers that meet our quality, cost, and delivery.


• Develop and implement quality standards, specifications, and requirements for purchased components, materials, and services.


• Define and communicate clear quality expectations to suppliers through quality agreements and PPAP requests.


• Work closely with suppliers to resolve quality issues, improve processes, and enhance product quality.


• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement with suppliers and report to KMT management.


• Provide training, guidance, and support to suppliers in implementing corrective and preventative actions to address quality issues.


• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on quality requirements and expectations.


• Ensure compliance with relevant quality standards, regulations, and industry requirements, such as ISO 9001, USCTI Standard, etc.


• Spend approximately 25-50% of time traveling to suppliers and/or KMT facilities (domestic and international).

Years of Relevant Work Experience Required: 5-8 Years

Required Skills


• Educational minimum – Bachelor's in Engineering - related discipline( Preferably Mechanical)


• Experience minimum – At least 5 years of experience in supplier quality engineering or a related role in  Auto / General Engineering / Cutting Tool  , manufacturing environment.


• Strong understanding of quality management principles, methodologies, and tools such as statistical process control (SPC), failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and root cause analysis.


• Experience in developing part certification processes (PPAP) and vendor quality measures.


• Experience conduction supplier audits, assessment, and performance evaluations.


• Experience working in an industrial, automotive, or aerospace manufacturing environment.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.


• Certification in quality management is a plus (ASQ QE for example).


• Operate with a team-oriented culture that reflects Kennametal's mission, vision, and values.


• Adapt to a flexible work schedule, accommodating international meetings and calls in differing time zones as required.


• Understanding of Matrix organization and reporting.

Preferred Areas of Education & Certifications:


• Certification in quality engineering is a plus (ASQ QE).


• Certification in quality management system is a plus (ISO 9001)

Equal Opportunity Employer



  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Hewlett Packard Enterprise Full time

    Supplier Quality Engineer This role has been designed as Hybrid with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office Who We Are Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work We help companies connect protect analyze and act on their data and applications...


  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ABB Full time

    At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.This Position reports to:Supply Quality ManagerWhat we...


  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Hewlett Packard Enterprise Full time US$ 80,000 - US$ 1,20,000 per year

    Supplier Quality EngineerThis role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever...


  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Yuma Energy Full time

    JD –Supplier quality assurancePosition: Sr. Engineer/ Asst Manager SQA (Mechanical)Qualification: B.Tech / Diploma (Mech)Experience: 5 to 12 yrs.Preferred Industry exposure: Automotive Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier or Product based manufacturing company.Skills & Responsibilities:1. Responsible to support and establish Quality assurance at supplier, in house...


  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Thales Full time

    Location Bangalore IndiaIn fast changing markets customers worldwide rely on Thales Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other In aerospace transportation defence security and space our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow s possible Present in...

  • Supplier Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Ather Energy Full time

    Job DescriptionWhat you ll do at Ather:- Design and execute Supplier Relationship Management initiative in line with the organization s objectives and priorities- Handle procurement commodities - SaaS and On-prem Software Products Licenses ; Cloud Procurement (GCP, AWS, Azure) ; Engineering Outsourcing Managed Services; Data Telecom services; IT services; IT...

  • Supplier Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Ather Energy Full time

    Job DescriptionWHAT YOU LL DO AT ATHER:- Design and execute Supplier Relationship Management initiative in line with the organization s objectives and priorities- Handle procurement and development of accessories and merchandise- custom accessories, Off the shelf accessories, Merchandise etc.- Stratify suppliers based on strategic importance; design...


  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Hitachi Full time

    Location Bengaluru Karnataka India Job ID R0099955 Date Posted 2025-08-01 Company Name HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession Job Category Quality Management Job Schedule Full time Remote No The opportunity Executes Supplier qualification and support audits material purchase requests according to required...


  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Boeing Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 20,00,000 per year

    Manager Supplier ManagementCompany:Boeing India Private LimitedAs a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity,...


  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Bosch Full time

    Company DescriptionIn India Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of Mobility Solutions Industrial Technology Consumer Goods and Energy and Building Technology Additionally Bosch has in India the largest development center outside Germany for end-to-end engineering and technology solutions The Bosch Group operates in...