Quality Engineer (PQE/SQE)

Process Quality Engineer (PQE)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve manufacturing process quality to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements
• Handle in-process quality issues, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA)
• Drive yield improvement, defect reduction and continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Work closely with production, engineering and QA teams to resolve daily quality issues
• Lead quality improvement activities using tools such as 8D, SPC, DOE, PFMEA and control plans
• Review and maintain quality documentation including SOP, WI and inspection standards
• Support new product introduction (NPI), process validation and engineering change implementation
• Analyze quality data and prepare reports on process performance and improvement actions
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IATF quality standards and internal quality systems
• Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement projects.

Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

1. Supplier Quality Improvement

• Drive supplier quality improvement through quality improvement plans (QIP/QIT), validation and root cause actions.
• Manage new or changed materials quality control and documentation.
• Work with suppliers on corrective and preventive actions.

2. Daily Supplier Quality Management

• Handle incoming material quality issues and non-conformance.
• Implement containment, corrective actions and supplier follow-up.
• Support production and IQC team with timely quality solutions.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery quality.

3. Supplier Audits & Evaluation

• Conduct supplier audits for new and existing suppliers (process, product and system).
• Ensure supplier compliance with ISO/IATF and company requirements.
• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers.

4. Reporting & Risk Analysis

• Prepare monthly supplier quality performance reports and scorecards.
• Manage ECN tracking, risk assessments and supplier rating system.
• Drive continuous improvement with key suppliers.

5. Training & Process Support

• Participate in SQE and quality-related training programs.
• Support IQC process monitoring and quality improvement activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on supplier quality matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
• Minimum 3–5 years experience in Supplier Quality / Quality Engineering / Manufacturing
• Strong knowledge in supplier audit, quality tools (8D, SPC, FMEA, CAPA)
• Experience in EMS/PCBA or manufacturing environment preferred
• Familiar with ISO9001 / IATF16949 quality systems
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with suppliers
• Able to travel for supplier audits when required
• Mandarin speaking is an advantage for supplier communication