Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to ensure that our suppliers consistently deliver high-quality materials and components. The SQE will be responsible for evaluating supplier processes in Electromechanical commodities, conducting audits, managing non-conformances, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to meet company and customer quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead supplier approval & development initiatives by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities to improve quality, reduce costs, and enhance delivery performance.
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and production teams to qualify new suppliers and materials.
- Develop and implement supplier quality assurance plans and procedures.
- Review and approve supplier PPAPs (Production Part Approval Process) and FAI (First Article Inspection) reports.
- Monitor supplier performance using KPIs, on-time delivery, and quality scorecards.
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485).
- Develop strong, ethical relationships with suppliers with good business practices
Qualifications:
- Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical) from an accredited university
- 3+ years of experience in Supplier quality or manufacturing quality engineering in automotive or aerospace.
- Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, Six Sigma).
- Experience with manufacturing and production processes and engineering principles
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, ERP and quality management systems (QMS).
