Supplier Quality Management Engineer

About the role

Engineer, Supplier Quality Management role focused on developing and implementing supplier quality plans, evaluating and qualifying new suppliers, monitoring supplier performance, and managing supplier audits and compliance. The role involves supporting new product introduction projects through Advanced Quality Planning activities and collaborating across Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams to ensure supplier alignment with product and process requirements.

Role & Responsibilities:

Supplier Quality Management & Development

Support to develop and implement supplier quality plans for new and existing programs.

Participate in evaluation and qualify new suppliers through capability assessment, audits, and review of quality systems.

Aid in monitoring supplier performance using defined KPIs (e.g. PPM, on-time delivery, COPQ) and maintain supplier scorecards.

Support in supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet quality and delivery targets.

Manage escalation in touch of supplier non-conformance

Supplier Audits & Compliance

Support in the planning and conduct of supplier audits (new supplier qualification, periodic, and for-cause audits).

Assess supplier compliance to company requirements and relevant standards (e.g. ISO 9001,VDA 6.3).

Document audit findings, track corrective actions, and verify effectiveness of improvements.

Support supplier certification, approval, and onboarding processes.

Advanced Quality Planning (APQP) & Part Release

Support new product introduction (NPI) projects by leading supplier quality activities under APQP.

Coordinate and approve Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) / initial sample submissions with suppliers.

Review supplier process documentation (FMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow) to ensure readiness for production.

Conduct process audits / readiness reviews to ensure suppliers meet quality requirements prior to mass production.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams to ensure supplier alignment with product and process requirements.

Provide technical support and guidance on supplier quality matters.

Participate in design reviews, change management, and risk assessments related to supplied parts.

Role Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or Electronics and Electrical Engineering. Other degree's holder from recognized institutions with relevant working experiences will be considered. 2–5 years of experience in Supplier Quality / Manufacturing Quality.

2- 3 years of supplier quality management relevant experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of quality core tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D.

Experience in supplier audits; VDA 6.3 / ISO Lead Auditor is an advantage.

Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Some technical knowledge of electronical parts , PCB’s and manufacture of PCBA’s