Supplier Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities Supplier Quality Management - Conduct supplier quality audits, assessments, and evaluations to ensure compliance with Company requirements and industry standards. - Monitor and manage supplier quality performance through established KPIs, scorecards, and performance reviews. - Review, assess, and approve new suppliers in collaboration with Procurement, Engineering, and Quality teams. - Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve process capability, and enhance overall supplier performance. Quality Issue Resolution - Handle incoming material quality issues and coordinate containment actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders. - Lead investigations of supplier-related quality issues and drive timely resolution. - Perform root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis. - Develop, implement, and monitor Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence of quality issues. - Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure timely closure of supplier quality concerns. Compliance & Quality Systems - Ensure suppliers comply with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 (where applicable), customer requirements, and relevant industry standards. - Review and maintain supplier quality documentation, audit reports, corrective action records, and qualification records. - Support supplier qualification, requalification, and ongoing supplier performance management activities. - Participate in internal, supplier, and customer audits as required. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to address supplier-related quality concerns. - Support new product introduction (NPI) and supplier qualification activities to ensure supplier readiness and product quality requirements are met. - Provide supplier quality performance updates and recommendations to management. Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related discipline. - Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Quality Management within the manufacturing or semiconductor industry. - Experience managing supplier quality performance and supplier development activities. - Experience in the semiconductor, electronics, precision engineering, or advanced manufacturing industry. - Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949. - Hands-on experience with quality tools and methodologies such as FMEA, SPC, MSA, CAPA, 8D, and Root Cause Analysis. - Experience conducting supplier quality audits and assessments. - Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.