Staff Supplier Quality Engineer

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

Overview

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.

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.
• Ensure supplier compliance with engineering specifications, RoHS and environmental / regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve PPAP, FAI, and quality documentation from suppliers.
• 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

Experience

Preferred Skills

Additional skills : Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Agile Scrum Development, Analytical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis Management, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Group Problem Solving, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job : Engineering

Job Level : TCP_04

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