Supply Chain Development Manager

Job description

Description Supp ly Chain Development Manager (APAC) Department

Supply Chain Management Reports To: VP- Supply Chain Location: Remote (India) with Regional Travel Industry: Power & Distribution Transformers, Electrical Equipment, Energy Infrastructure Company Description Sanmina Corporation is a global manufacturing & services co mpany that supports diversified Customers with innovative products and manufacturing services. More details can be found at https://www.sanmina.com/ Business Unit Description The Power & Energy business is currently based out of a Greenfield facilit y in Houston , US .

It ’ s geared up to provide a unique solution in a distribution transformer space designed & Engineered i n technical collaboration with Sanmina ’ s Technology Partner from Europe . The opportunity is for a seasoned supplier quality professional with a robust track record of s uccess and a strong techn ical foundation in develop ing & managing regional supply base to cater to the facilities & customers that are based globally.

Job Purpose

The Regional Supplier Quality Manager (SQM) – Mechanicals & Electro mechanicals is responsible for establishing, leading, and continuous execution of the supplier quality management strategy across regional supply chains for transformer manufacturing. This role ensures that all mechanical components (e.g., tanks, radiators, insulation materials, structural steel) and electromechanical assemblies (e.g., tap changers, bushings, control cabinets, sensors, cooling systems etc .) meet rigorous reliability, safety, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Qualification & Auditing

Supplier Quality Management System Audit

• Lead comprehensive supplier quality audits (VDA 6.3, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 as applicable) for prospective and active suppliers across the region.

Component Qualification

• Manage the approval process for new mechanical and electromechanical components using APQP and PPAP methodologies (or equivalent industry frameworks).

Technical Capability Assessment

• Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes, welding quality (e.g., ISO 3834 / AWS D1.1), non-destructive testing (NDT), surface treatment/coatings (C5-I/M ISO 12944 environments), and electromechanical integration.
• Supplier Quality Performance & Continuous Improvement

KPI Tracking

• Monitor, report, and drive improvement on key supplier metrics: Supplier Parts per Million (PPM), On-Time In-Spec (OTIS), First Pass Yield (FPY), and Non-Conformance Report (NCR) closure rates.

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions

• Lead formal non-conformance investigations using 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone methodologies. Ensure root causes are identified and permanent corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are verified.

Supplier Development

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) with strategic suppliers to improve yield, reduce lead times, and mitigate quality risks.
• Engineering & Technical Alignment

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

• Interface between Global Sourcing, Site Procurement , E ngineering, and S uppliers to review engineering drawings, GD&T, material specifications, and tolerance stack-ups.

Special Process Validation

• Oversee validation of critical mechanical and electromechanical processes, including structural welding, hermetic seal integrity, galvanizing/painting, transformer tank pressure testing etc.

Inspection & Test Plans (ITP)

• Define and approve critical-to-quality (CTQ) parameters, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and source inspection plans at supplier facilities.
• Regional Sourcing Strategy & Quality Governance

Risk Management

• Maintain regional supplier quality risk matrices, identifying critical component failure modes (FMEA) and establishing risk mitigation strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Global Sourcing Managers, Plant Manufacturing Engineering, and Plant Quality teams to align supplier strategies with overall production schedules and cost targets.

Standardization

• Harmonize supplier quality standards, audit tools, and incoming quality control (IQC) procedures across regional manufacturing plants.

Qualifications & Skills

Educational & Technical Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering field.

Experience

• 15+ years of Quality Assurance experience in heavy manufacturing, power transmission & distribution, transformers, or industrial equipment sectors.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Deep technical understanding of transformer mechanical components (tank fabrication, conservator systems, radiator/cooling assemblies) and electromechanical units (on-load/off-circuit tap changers, high-voltage bushings, control panels, monitoring instruments).

Strong knowledge of international standards

IEC 60076, IEEE C57, NACE, ISO 9001, ISO 3834, AWS D1.1, ISO 12944 . Certifications ( Preferred )

• Certified Quality Auditor / Manager (ASQ CQA, CQE, or CQM)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• VDA 6.3 Process Auditor certification
• NDT Level II (VT/PT/MT/UT) or International Welding Engineer (IWE) / CWI is a strong plus
• Coating Inspection NACE Level 2 or Higher Core Competencies & Soft Skills

Problem Solving

• Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in 8D, FMEA, SPC, and Root Cause Analysis.

Auditing & Compliance

• Proven ability to audit complex industrial supply chains and enforce rigorous quality standards.

Stakeholder Management

• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills to manage regional cross-cultural supplier relationships and internal executive communication.

Travel Willingness

• Ability to travel up to 40%–50% regionally for supplier visits, audits, and source inspections. ____________________________________________________________________________