Supplier Development & Quality Manager

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Industrial Parts Depot (IPD) is a worldwide leader and distributor of heavy‑duty aftermarket engine parts. The Supplier Development and Quality Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining an advanced quality and supplier development system that ensures reliable product quality and continuous improvement across internal operations and the supply base. This role includes Incoming Inspection, FAI processes, QA laboratory functions, Process Control (internal and external), and Supplier Quality Audits.

The position also focuses on developing new and existing suppliers through technical assessments, process audits, and corrective action management. Acting as a technical liaison between internal teams and suppliers, the manager ensures alignment with IPD’s quality standards, drives process capability improvements, and supports warranty and product issue resolution.

The individual in this role with use their manufacturing and quality knowledge and experience to execute all aspects of the role including:

• Conducts on-site supplier audits assessing quality systems, process capability, and risk level prior to approval.
• Ensures compliance with ISO 9001 and IPD’s supplier quality requirements.
• Leads ongoing supplier audits focusing on process capability, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintains supplier scorecards and communicates results through quarterly performance reviews.
• Drives corrective action follow‑up and monitors effectiveness of supplier improvements.

• Manages and continuously improves incoming inspection procedures and standards.
• Defines sampling plans, inspection frequencies, and acceptance criteria.
• Oversees inspection records, calibration, and control of inspection equipment.
• Identifies and addresses recurring supplier‑related nonconformances.

• Maintains and improves FAI procedures to validate new or modified parts and supplier processes.
• Reviews supplier‑submitted FAIs for completeness, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with drawings/specifications.
• Coordinates with Engineering and Procurement to ensure product readiness before production approval.

• Oversees all QA Lab activities, including material and dimensional testing, calibration, and data reporting.
• Validates testing methods along with vendors to ensure compliance with internal and customer standards.
• Analyzes and reports quality trends based on laboratory data and supplier performance.

• Establishes and maintains process control methodologies (SPC, Cp/Cpk, PFMEA, Control Plans) across supplier operations.
• Leads process validation and capability studies along with suppliers for new and existing production processes.
• Supports suppliers and participates in implementing robust process controls and mistake‑proofing techniques.
• Leads cross‑functional projects to improve quality, reduce waste, and optimize processes using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Champions continuous improvement initiatives across both internal and supplier networks.
• Identifies cost‑of‑quality opportunities and executes reduction strategies.
• Leads the company into ISO 9001‑2015 re‑certification.

• Investigates internal and field product issues derived from warranty claims.
• Facilitates root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa) and implements permanent corrective and preventive actions along with suppliers.
• Collaborates with suppliers and customers to ensure effective and timely issue resolution.

• Prepares technical quality reports, supplier audit summaries, and trend analyses for management review.
• Provides detailed quality performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Serves as the primary liaison for quality matters between internal departments and suppliers.
• Maintains clear, consistent communication regarding specifications, quality alerts, and performance expectations.
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