The Supplier Quality Engineer ensures supplier alignment with strict product and process requirements across New Product Introduction(NPI) and ongoing production. Shall drive supplier evaluation, manage quality core tools (APQP/PPAP), monitor performance metrics, conduct audits, and collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Supplier Quality & Performance Management
- Develop and implement supplier quality plans; track KPIs(PPM, OTD, COPQ) using supplier scorecards.
- Qualify new suppliers through capability assessments and quality system reviews.
- Lead escalation management for supplier non-conformances and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
2. Audits & Compliance
- Plan and execute supplier qualification, periodic, and for-cause audits against ISO 9001 and VDA 6.3 standards.
- Document audit findings, track SCARs/corrective actions, and verify remediation effectiveness.
- Facilitate supplier certification and onboarding processes.
3. Advanced Quality Planning (APQP) & Part Release
- Lead supplier APQP activities for NPI projects and approve PPAP/initial sample submissions.
- Review supplier FMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Flow diagrams to ensure production readiness.
- Conduct process audits and run-at-rate reviews prior to mass production release.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing to align supplier capabilities with product specifications.
- Participate in design reviews, engineering change management(ECN), and risk assessments.
- Provide technical guidance on supplier quality issues and root-cause analyses.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering (or equivalent degree with relevant experience).
- 2–5 years in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Quality.
- 2–3 years specifically focused on supplier quality within an electronics manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on knowledge of electronic components, PCBs, and PCBA manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and 8D problem-solving.
- Proven supplier audit experience (ISO 9001 / VDA6.3 Lead Auditor certification is a strong plus).
- Strong cross-functional stakeholder management and analytical problem-solving abilities.
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Morgan McKinley Pte Ltd
Name: Kanya Kothandaraman
EA License No: 11C5502
EAP Registration No: R1331365