Supplier Quality Engineer

SUMMARY: The Product Quality Engineer is a professional who specializes in evaluating and refining manufacturing workflows to ensure products meet quality standards and performance set by the customer. This includes a focus on root cause analysis and optimization of overall production quality.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

Supplier Development & Qualification

• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Develop and maintain supplier quality agreements to align with regulatory and corporate requirements

Quality Issue Resolution & Corrective Actions

• Investigate supplier-related defects using structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5Why, CAPA)
• Drive root cause analysis and verify corrective/preventive actions to prevent recurrence
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and ensure timely supplier responses

Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring & Improvement

• Define and track supplier Key Quality Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as PPM (Parts Per Million), defect rates
• Conduct periodic supplier scorecard reviews and implement improvement plans
• Facilitate supplier training on quality standards, statistical process control (SPC) and CAR or 8D

Quality System & Process Compliance

• Validate supplier manufacturing processes (e.g., GR&R, DOE, process capability studies)
• Support internal and external audits (e.g., ISO, customer-specific requirements)

Cross-functional Collaboration & Customer Support

• Work with internal teams to align supplier quality with product design (DFM/DFQ) .
• Address customer complaints related to supplier quality and ensure resolution promptly.
• Participate in New Product Development phases to mitigate quality risks early.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Material, or related field). 2+ years of supplier quality experience in consumer electronics manufacturing and product analysis. Proficiency in quality tools (SPC, FMEA, MSA, Six Sigma, 8D)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Three or more years in quality or manufacturing engineering strongly preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

SQE working experience in SMT/Test/Assembly factory required. Strong ability for continuous learning. Proactive in work and strong resilience. Capability to manage a team and planning. Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively #J-18808-Ljbffr 鴻海精密工業股份有限公司