52513P-Supplier Quality Engineer (Penang)

Overview

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to manage and improve supplier quality performance for electronic and mechanical components used in our networking product lines. The SQE will work closely with suppliers, design engineers, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to ensure that supplied parts meet all required specifications and quality standards. Identified candidate will be based in Malaysia, Penang / Vietnam, Hanoi.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Qualification and Auditing : Qualify new suppliers through audits and capability assessments.
• Conduct periodic supplier audits (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, IPC standards, etc.).
• Evaluate supplier processes, quality systems, and capacity for continuous improvement.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance : Ensure supplier compliance with engineering specifications, RoHS and environmental / regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve PPAP, FAI, and quality documentation from suppliers.
• Issue Resolution : Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for supplier-related issues (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Work with suppliers to drive zero-defect quality culture and reduce defect rates.
• Component Quality Management : Develop incoming inspection plans and criteria for electronic (PCBs, ICs, connectors) and mechanical parts (enclosures, fasteners, thermal parts).
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Continuous Improvement : Monitor and report supplier quality metrics (PPM, DPPM, on-time delivery).
• Implement and track supplier improvement programs and initiatives.
• Support cost reduction and localization initiatives without compromising quality.

Qualifications

Preferred Skills

What We Can Offer You

EEO statements : HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Veterans / Disabled / LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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