Supplier Quality Engineer

Position Overview

The Supplier Quality Engineer is a critical driver of supplier excellence, responsible for elevating supplier capability, strengthening product quality, and ensuring reliable, scalable manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Qualification & Onboarding

• Lead all Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities for new product introductions and supplier transitions.
• Review prototypes and production samples to verify dimensional accuracy, functional performance, and aesthetic standards.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action for supplier‑related issues with urgency and precision.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to resolve quality concerns quickly and effectively.
• Conduct comprehensive supplier audits focused on quality systems, manufacturing processes, capacity, and regulatory compliance.
• Assess technical capability, equipment readiness, and process maturity for new and existing suppliers.

Process & Quality Improvement

• Support process validation, capability studies (Cp/Cpk), and development and review of control plans.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through process optimization, material improvements, and design‑for‑manufacturing (DFM) initiatives.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with R&D, Quality, Procurement, and Operations to ensure supplier capabilities align with business and product requirements.
• Support engineering changes, new product introductions, and localization efforts.
• Provide technical insight to sourcing teams during supplier selection and strategy development.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure supplier adherence to regulatory, environmental, and ethical standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for critical suppliers.
• Maintain accurate documentation, audit records, and supplier development plans.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.

Experience

• 3–7 years in supplier development, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering.
• Experience working with Vietnamese or Indian suppliers in architectural and shower hardware is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, stamping, injection molding, PCB assembly, and die casting.
• Proficiency with quality tools including FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, APQP, and GD&T.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt preferred).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in both English and Vietnamese other languages a plus.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and comfortable traveling frequently to supplier sites across Vietnam.