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.