Note: This role will require travel to China and Vietnam for at least 10 months per year. Proficiency in Mandarin is essential for effective communication with Chinese-speaking clients and stakeholders.
Job Summary:
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to lead quality and process optimization efforts across our supplier network, with a strong focus on mechanical processes (e.g., metal stamping, forging, brazing, die casting, CNC machining, and milling). The successful candidate will work within the electronics and computing sectors, particularly focusing on thermal cooling solutions, ensuring that our suppliers meet rigorous quality standards and process reliability. You will collaborate closely with suppliers to enhance product quality, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement systems to monitor and assess supplier quality. Ensure that materials and components, particularly those related to mechanical processes (e.g., metalworking, tooling, fixture and jig design), comply with specified standards. Address and resolve any non-conformance issues.
- Work closely with suppliers to optimize their manufacturing processes, such as metal stamping, forging, brazing, die casting, CNC machining, and milling. Drive improvements in process yield and consistency to ensure the high quality of materials and components.
- Lead the resolution of abnormal quality issues in collaboration with suppliers, focusing on root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Perform detailed audits to evaluate suppliers quality management systems and process capabilities, particularly in mechanical and metalworking processes. Ensure adherence to relevant industry standards, and drive improvement actions based on audit findings.
- Work in partnership with suppliers to develop and enhance their quality processes and manufacturing practices. Ensure that their systems align with company standards, especially in the areas of tooling design and fixture/jig manufacturing.
- Collaborate with internal teams (design, production, procurement) to ensure clear communication of quality expectations and standards.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the supplier network, focusing on enhancing quality management systems and manufacturing practices for metal-based components and mechanical parts.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in supplier quality engineering or a similar role within the manufacturing or electronics industry.
- Proven experience with mechanical processes such as metal stamping, forging, brazing, die casting, CNC machining, and milling.
- Strong understanding of supplier quality management systems and industry standards.
- In-depth knowledge of metalworking, tooling design, and the manufacture of fixtures and jigs.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
- Experience with supplier audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement processes.
- Six Sigma certification (or similar qualifications) is advantageous.
- Willingness to travel extensively (at least 10 months per year) to China and Vietnam. Travel includes four round-trip tickets to Singapore annually, with separate living arrangements provided.
