Vendor Development Engineer Jobs in Chennai Automobile and Auto Component Company

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Vendor Development Engineer positions in Chennai's private Automobile and Auto Component Company sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Automobile and Auto Component Manufacturing employer in Chennai offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Chennai.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new Tier 2 suppliers for auto components and raw materials
• Conduct supplier capability assessments and quality system audits against IATF 16949 or VDA 6.3 standards
• Drive APQP activities at supplier locations for new component launches
• Review and approve supplier PPAP submissions including PFMEA, control plan, and capability studies
• Issue supplier corrective action requests (SCAR) and follow up for closure
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through VA/VE and commercial negotiation
• Maintain supplier scorecards covering quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Prepare make-or-buy analysis and multi-source strategies for critical components

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• Have you conducted supplier capability assessments or quality audits for auto component vendors?
• Are you familiar with VDA 6.3 or IATF 16949 process audit methodology?
• Have you managed APQP activities at supplier sites for new program launches?
• Can you review and approve supplier PPAP submissions including PFMEA and capability data?
• Have you issued SCARs and tracked closure within agreed timelines?
• Do you have experience identifying cost reduction opportunities through VA/VE at supplier level?
• Have you qualified new Tier 2 suppliers from initial assessment through serial production approval?
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Chennai.

✅ Required Skills