Key Responsibilities:
Qualify, develop, and monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with company quality standards.
Conduct supplier audits (process, system, and product audits).
Lead supplier corrective and preventive action (SCAR/CAPA) activities using structured problem-solving methodologies.
Analyze supplier quality performance using KPIs and implement improvement plans.
Support supplier selection, qualification, and approval processes.
Review and approve supplier documentation, including PPAP, FAI, control plans, PFMEA, and process flow diagrams.
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and R&D teams to resolve supplier quality issues.
Travel to supplier sites as required.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical field.
Experience working with electronic, mechanical, or electromechanical products.
Strong understanding of quality management systems and supplier quality processes.
Experience conducting supplier audits and QBRs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Preferred Qualifications:
Lead Auditor certification.
CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) certification.
Experience with ERP and PLM systems, priority- advantage.
Experience in high-tech, aerospace, or semiconductor industries- advantage.
Required Skills & Competencies:
Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, 8D).
First Article Inspection (FAI).
Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Supplier Auditing and QBRs.
Data Analysis.
Technical Report Writing.
Cross-functional Collaboration.
Decision-making.
Presentation Skills.
Knowledge of ISO standards, AS9100 – advantage.
