Supplier Quality Engineer

1. Supplier Development & Qualification Management

· Participate in the new supplier development process, working with the procurement team to conduct comprehensive evaluations of potential suppliers. This includes on-site assessments of their manufacturing facilities, technical capabilities, and quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF

· Prepare detailed supplier qualification reports based on company standards to ensure new suppliers have the ability to consistently deliver high-quality products.

2. Full Lifecycle Supplier Quality Control

· During the new product sample trial phase, closely monitor supplier production processes and lead process reviews to identify and mitigate potential quality risks.

· Communicate improvement actions with suppliers to ensure samples meet design specifications and lay a solid foundation for mass production.

· For high-risk component suppliers, implement on-site supervision when necessary to ensure end-to-end production quality.

· Establish and maintain a closed-loop quality issue management system to handle quality problems arising from raw material inspection, production processes, and customer feedback.

· Respond quickly to issues using tools such as 8D and 5Why, conduct root cause analysis, and develop corrective/preventive actions with clearly defined responsibilities and timelines.

· Track implementation until problems are resolved to prevent recurrence and continuously improve supplier quality performance.

3. Supplier Capability Enhancement

· Regularly assess supplier quality performance using QCDS metrics — Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Service.

· Collect and quantify relevant data to produce detailed supplier evaluation reports.

· Based on assessment results, reward and recognize outstanding suppliers, and for underperforming ones, develop targeted improvement plans with clear objectives and implementation paths.

· Collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous quality improvement.

Authority:

· Approve or reject incoming parts from suppliers based on quality.

· Report and follow up on supplier quality issues.

· Stop use of faulty materials to protect production.

· Audit suppliers to check their quality systems.

· Request corrective actions from suppliers when problems happen.

· Help select and approve new suppliers.

· Review and approve supplier quality documents.

· Work with other departments to solve supplier-related problems.

Qualification requirements:

· Diploma or above / Mechanical or Engineering-related fields

Working experience requirement:

· years of experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) in the manufacturing industry.

· Prior experience in automotive, electronics, or new energy industries is preferred.

· Must understand supply chain characteristics and key quality control points specific to the industry, e.g., strict traceability requirements in the automotive sector or high component reliability demands in electronics.

· Proven experience in supplier development, auditing, coaching, and quality issue resolution.

· Successful track record of helping suppliers improve their quality systems and product quality, with hands-on examples of resolving complex supplier-related disputes or issues.

Organization knowledge requirements:

· Deep understanding and hands-on application of quality management systems and tools.

· Proficient in ISO 9001, IATF 16949 standards.

· Skilled in the Five Core Quality Tools:

o   APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)

o   PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)

o   FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

o   SPC (Statistical Process Control)

o   MSA (Measurement System Analysis)

· Capable of applying these tools flexibly throughout supplier quality management processes to identify risks, analyze root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.

Mandarin speaker is an advantage but not compulsory.