Supplier Development Engineer (Suspension Products)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Supplier Development Engineer to support supplier quality, development, and manufacturing performance for motorcycle and automotive shock absorber products. This role will work closely with suppliers, Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, and global teams to ensure supplier capability, product quality, cost competitiveness, and on-time delivery performance in line with company and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve supplier performance in quality, cost, delivery, capacity, and manufacturing capability.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, and global teams to support supplier selection, qualification, and new product development activities.
• Evaluate new and existing suppliers to ensure compliance with product specifications, quality standards, manufacturing capability, and customer requirements.
• Support suppliers during new product introduction (NPI), trial production, and initial delivery phases to ensure stable production and quality performance.
• Drive supplier improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve process capability, optimize cost, and increase production efficiency.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments in accordance with company standards, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and other applicable requirements.
• Review and manage PPAP documentation, quality reports, test results, and related technical documentation.
• Monitor supplier corrective actions and ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement.
• Support cross-functional projects and other assignments as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Purchasing, Sourcing, or related functions within automotive or manufacturing industries.
• Strong knowledge of supplier development, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and cost improvement activities.
• Experience in ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, or related quality tools is preferred.
• Good analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and international teams.
• Good command of Thai and English, both written and spoken.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems or IFS is an advantage.

Why Join Us

• Work with a global premium brand in motorcycle and automotive suspension technology.
• Be part of innovative and high-performance product development.

Interested candidates

Please send your resume/CV to: [email protected]

Benefits & Work Conditions:

• 5-day work week (Mon–Fri, 08:30–17:30)
• Cost of Living Allowance
• Annual & Performance Bonuses
• Group Insurance (Life & Medical)
• Dental Insurance
• Provident Fund
• Other benefits per company policy
• Company located in Amata City Industrial Estate, Phase 9, Nongkakha, Phanthong, Chonburi
• Candidates should be open to relocation