Supplier Quality Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to ensure supplier quality performance, drive process improvements, and support manufacturing excellence. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain compliance with quality management systems.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality & Process Management

• Monitor and improve supplier quality performance to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements.

• Review and maintain Quality Assurance (QA) checklists and inspection standards.

• Prepare supplier change requests, deviation documentation, and quality-related records.

• Review production processes and implement quality improvement initiatives.

Process Validation & Change Management

• Review, initiate, and coordinate Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and process changes.

• Update and maintain Process Control Plans (PCP) and related quality documentation.

• Ensure process validations are conducted effectively prior to implementation.

Quality Investigation & Problem Solving

• Lead investigations into supplier defects, customer complaints, and internal quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g. 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).

• Perform root cause analysis and drive effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Lead Material Review Board (MRB) meetings with cross-functional teams to determine product disposition and corrective actions.

• Coordinate part replacement, containment, and screening activities at customer sites, third-party facilities, and warehouse inventory.

• Support Returned Material Authorization (RMA) investigations and related SAP transactions, including Certificate of Conformance (CoC) requests.

Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and update Work Instructions (WI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), inspection standards, and quality documentation.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve supplier performance, and enhance manufacturing processes.

Auditing & Compliance

• Plan and lead internal process audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.

• Monitor corrective actions and verify timely closure of audit findings.

• Support Customer Quality Engineers (CQE) during customer audits and ensure effective follow-up on audit actions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Project Management, Customer Quality, Supplier Quality, and Part Fabrication teams to resolve quality issues.

• Provide quality guidance and training to production and assembly personnel.

• Follow up with process owners to ensure timely closure of quality reports, corrective actions, and Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical/Electronics, or related discipline).

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, FMEA, SPC, Control Plan, and CAPA.

• Experience in supplier quality management, process audits, and root cause analysis.

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 quality management systems is an advantage.

• Experience using SAP or other ERP systems is preferred.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Other information

• Working Hours : 8.15am to 5.30pm (Mon-Fri)

• Location : Changi North

• Company Bus : Pick up at Ang Mo Kio, Yishun, Hougang, Punggol, Pasir Ris, Bedok, Tampines MRT/Interchanges

Interested candidates are invited to apply online with an updated resume. Please indicate the below information in your resume:

• Education Background

• Work experience

• Current & Expected salary

• Reason(s) for leaving current/previous job

• Availability / Notice Period

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

Thank you for applying!