Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Responsibilities

• Establish quality and process control plans at suppliers for early detection of issues and to ensure highest level of quality and reliability is consistently delivered.
• Assess vendor process capabilities and drive failure analysis and corrective action plan.
• Responsible for supplier quality management, supplier assessment with a focus on supplier quality controls, and supplier readiness.
• Drive supplier quality performance, including new product development and product quality improvement.
• Lead APQP / PPAP supplier flow down activities in collaboration with Engineering and Supply Chain.
• Assist with first article qualification and approvals.
• Conduct DFMEA and PFMEA activities.
• Support stop-ship activities related to suppliers, supplier audits, and other quality functions, as needed.
• Perform supplier quality system and process audits.
• Collect, monitor, analyze and report supplier product quality performance and Key Process Indicators.
• Ability to handle assigned projects through good communication and project management skills.
• Communicate with local and global colleagues on any engineering and quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through review of design and process changes, as well as verification & validation plans / reports for sustaining and transition activities.
• Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to refine and improve quality system tools and processes.
• Participate in and lead kaizen events to achieve targeted improvements.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution
• 8+years working experience in supplier quality and / or engineering related area
• Advanced knowledge of ISO 9001 / 13485 preferred
• Experience with Advanced Quality Engineering tools such as Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), GD&T, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Mistake Proofing / Poke-Yoke, statistical sampling
• Proven understanding of Six Sigma principles or Lean Manufacturing concepts is preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Experience conducting technical reviews with senior leadership.
• English, Chinese and Mala language skills a must
• Electronic knowledge and skills are preferred (Circuit schematic reading, PCA process, PCB process, LCD process, electronic component knowledge and so on)
• Strong problem-solving skills and team-work approach
• Understanding and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of tools like SPC, MSA and PPAP
• Have ownership / leadership mindset with experience achieving results with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing work and delivering results.
• Willing to travel up to 50% of the time to suppliers or internal manufacturing sites.