Supplier Quality Engineer

SUMMARY: The Product Quality Engineer is a professional who specializes in evaluating and refining manufacturing workflows to ensure products meet quality standards and performance set by the customer. This includes a focus on root cause analysis and optimization of overall production quality.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Supplier Development & Qualification

• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Develop and maintain supplier quality agreements to align with regulatory and corporate requirements Quality Issue Resolution & Corrective Actions
• Investigate supplier-related defects using structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5Why, CAPA)
• Drive root cause analysis and verify corrective/preventive actions to prevent recurrence
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and ensure timely supplier responses Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring & Improvement
• Define and track supplier Key Quality Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as PPM (Parts Per Million), defect rates
• Conduct periodic supplier scorecard reviews and implement improvement plans
• Facilitate supplier training on quality standards, statistical process control (SPC) and CAR or 8D Quality System & Process Compliance
• Validate supplier manufacturing processes (e.g., GR&R, DOE, process capability studies)
• Support internal and external audits (e.g., ISO, customer-specific requirements) Cross-functional Collaboration & Customer Support
• Work with internal teams to align supplier quality with product design (DFM/DFQ) .
• Address customer complaints related to supplier quality and ensure resolution promptly.
• Participate in New Product Development phases to mitigate quality risks early. PREFERRED EDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Material, or related field). 2+ years of supplier quality experience in consumer electronics manufacturing and product analysis. Proficiency in quality tools (SPC, FMEA, MSA, Six Sigma, 8D) WORK EXPERIENCE : Three or more years in quality or manufacturing engineering strongly preferred. OTHER REQUIREMENTS : SQE working experience in SMT/Test/Assembly factory required. Strong ability for continuous learning. Proactive in work and strong resilience. Capability to manage a team and planning. Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively ​​​​​​​