Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to manage and improve the quality of products supplied to our company. The ideal candidate will work closely with suppliers to ensure that their processes and products meet our quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives. The SQE will also play a key role in supplier audits, problem-solving, and ensuring compliance with regulations and specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Audits and Assessment: Evaluate and qualify new suppliers by conducting audits, assessing their quality systems, and verifying compliance with standards. Regularly conduct on-site audits of existing and potential suppliers to ensure that their production processes and quality management systems (QMS) meet standards.
• Supplier Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze supplier performance, identify trends, and develop action plans to address quality issues.
• Root Cause Analysis: Work with suppliers to perform root cause analysis for defects or non-conforming materials and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Quality anomaly handling: When defects occur in incoming materials, we are responsible for issuing a SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Report) and urging the supplier to find the root cause and implement preventive measures.
• Supplier coaching and development: Assist suppliers in improving their processes and implementing quality tools (such as SPC, 6 Sigma, FMEA) to increase yield and reduce costs.
• Collaboration with Internal Teams: Coordinate with procurement, engineering, and production teams to ensure supplier quality aligns with company requirements and standards.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of supplier performance, audits, corrective actions, and quality documentation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure supplier materials and processes comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in supplier quality, quality assurance, or a related role in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality systems, standards (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma), and best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action processes, and quality improvement tools (e.g., FMEA, SPC, Control Plans).
• Ability to travel as required to visit suppliers.