GSDP Manager (Supplier Development and Performance Manager – APAC)

(Role nature: Senior / Lead SQE with strong hands-on ownership)

Job Description:

Johnson Controls is the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.

This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. We’re helping to create a healthy planet with solutions that decrease energy use, reduce waste and make carbon neutrality a reality. Sustainability is a top priority for our company.

We committed to invest 75 percent of new product development R&D in climate-related innovation to develop sustainable products and services. We take sustainability seriously. Achieving net zero carbon emissions before 2040 is just one of our commitments to making the world a better place.

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What you will do

The GSDP Manager is a senior Supplier Quality Engineering role responsible for applying advanced quality engineering principles and methodologies to support supplier performance, product reliability, and issue resolution to support India Pune plant.
This role focuses on hands-on supplier quality execution, problem solving, process validation, and cross-functional technical support, ensuring supplier quality outcomes meet established product and operational requirements.

PRINCIPAL DUTIESSupplier Qualification & Systems

• Audit new suppliers through SOA supplier operational assessment, participate sourcing decisions, approve / reject new suppliers through like the Blossom system.

APQP / NPI / Launch Support

• Support the RCLP (Rapid Closed Loop Process) through hands-on execution of:
• On-Site Operational Assessments
• Supplier Safe Launch
• PPAP approvals
• Participation in cross-functional project teams
• Facilitate and support consistent application of APQP methodology with Manufacturing and Engineering organizations for supplier-related activities.

Problem Solving & Corrective Actions

• Lead to resolve major supplier issues that occurred in Pune plant and major warranty and field quality issues.
• Apply advanced problem-solving tools(8D, DMAIC, statistical analysis, root cause analysis) and support escalation through the MQR (Management Quality Review) process.
• Verify and validate the effectiveness of supplier corrective and preventive actions.

Supplier Performance Management & Supplier Development

• Lead Supplier Performance Evaluation through quarterly scorecards; drive improvement actions for underperforming suppliers.
• Lead and support cross-functional supplier improvement projects, focusing on root cause elimination and preventive actions.
• Develop supplier quality roadmaps based on on-site assessments and performance data.
• Apply standard and advanced supplier quality engineering tools to support India Pune plant.
• Support supplier quality activities across new product development (NPD) and serial production.
• Perform On-Site Operational Assessments, QBBP Process Audits, and supplier re-qualifications per defined schedules.

Supplier Engagement & Capability Building

• Develop and execute Supplier Engagement Schedules aligned with product, procurement, and manufacturing requirements.
• Train key suppliers and project team members in:
• APQP / PPAP
• Quality tools
• Problem-solving methodologies

Compliance & Culture

• Act as a role model for integrity, safety, continuous improvement, diversity & inclusion, and strong cross-functional teamwork.
• Perform other quality engineering–related duties as assigned.

What we look for Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent manufacturing-related experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a manufacturing or supplier quality environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• APQP / PPAP
• 8D / DMAIC problem solving
• Lean Manufacturing principles
• Statistical analysis and quality tools
• Familiarity with HVAC products and manufacturing processes, including but not limited with PCBA, motor, sheet metal, copper fittings, valve, heat exchangers..etc
• Strong communication, facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.
• Proactive, result-oriented, open-minded, and comfortable working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Willingness to travel 30%–50%, including international travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma (Green Belt / Black Belt) or Lean Manufacturing certification.
• ASQ SQE or equivalent quality certification.
• Experience acting as a Lead SQE / Technical Mentor, rather than people manager.
• Prior exposure to global supplier quality systems and audits.

What we offer:

We offer an exciting and challenging position. Joining us you will become part of a leading global multi-industrial corporation defined by its stimulating work environment and job satisfaction. In addition, we offer outstanding career development opportunities which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents

Diversity & Inclusion Our dedication to diversity and inclusion starts with our values. We lead with integrity and purpose, focusing on the future and aligning with our customers’ vision for success. Our High-Performance Culture ensures that we have the best talent that is highly engaged and eager to innovate.  Our D&I mission elevates each employee’s responsibility to contribute to our culture. It’s through these contributions that we’ll drive the mindsets and behaviors