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 AND ACTIVITIES:

• 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 ​​​​​​​