We are looking for a proactive and detail -oriented Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure that all supplier -provided materials and components meet required quality standards. The role involves supplier evaluation, quality assurance, continuous improvement, and cross -functional collaboration with engineering and procurement teams.
Key Responsibilities
? Supplier Evaluation & Selection
- Evaluate potential suppliers through technical assessments and quality system audits
- Conduct supplier site visits to ensure capability and compliance with quality standards
- Support supplier approval and onboarding processes
? Supplier Performance Monitoring
- Track supplier quality KPIs such as defect rates, rejection rates, and delivery compliance
- Analyze performance trends and initiate improvement actions
- Ensure suppliers meet contractual and quality requirements
âï¸ Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Lead root cause analysis for supplier -related issues
- Implement corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA / SCARs)
- Drive continuous improvement programs with suppliers
? Supplier Development
- Provide technical support and training to suppliers
- Improve supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
- Support capability enhancement initiatives
? New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Collaborate with engineering teams during product development
- Ensure supplier components meet design and quality specifications
- Validate first -time production readiness
? Incoming Inspection Oversight
- Review and approve incoming inspection plans and standards
- Ensure proper inspection processes are followed at receiving stage
â First Time Right & Process Control
- Ensure supplier readiness for new vendor parts and engineering changes
- Establish robust process controls for current product development and change management
â Non -Conformance Management
- Investigate supplier quality failures and non -conforming materials