Job Description Key Result Areas/Accountabilities Supporting Actions Incoming Quality Management Define and implement Incoming Quality control plans , inspection standards, and acceptance criteria for boughtout and manufactured parts. Ensure adherence to customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements at supplier and plant level. Lead Incoming Quality inspections , sampling plans, and process audits for suppliers. Drive firsttimeright material clearance to avoid line stoppages and production disruptions. Manage supplier quality issues , including: Incoming rejections and NCRs Root cause analysis (5Why, Fishbone) Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Monitor and improve supplier PPM , rejection trends, and quality performance metrics. Coordinate with suppliers on containment actions, process improvements, and quality maturity . Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and compliance to IATF/ISO quality systems. New Project / Launch Quality Support upport new product and project launches from development to SOP (Start of Production) . Review and approve APQP deliverables , including: PFMEA & DFMEA Control Plans Process Flow Diagrams MSA & SPC Lead PPAP preparation, review, and approval with suppliers and customers. Conduct trial evaluation, pilot lot inspection, and runatrate assessments. Ensure supplier readiness before launch through audits, process validation, and capability studies. Support customer quality requirements specific to projects (e.g., Hyundai launch expectations). Monitor early production quality and execute launch containment plans to protect the customer. CrossFunctional Coordination Work closely with Purchase, Production, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Project teams . Act as the quality interface between suppliers, plant, and customers during launch and mass production. Participate in daily reviews, project gates, and quality review meetings . Continuous Improvement & Compliance Drive quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects, cost of poor quality (COPQ), and rework. Support internal, customer, and certification audits (IATF 16949, ISO 9001). Promote zerodefect mindset and quality culture across incoming and project teams. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Supplier Incoming PPM Line stoppages due to incoming quality issues PPAP approval rate and launch readiness Customer complaints related to incoming defects Ontime SOP and stable rampup Reduction in COPQ