Vendor Quality Assurance

Vendor Quality Assurance (VQA)

Position Summary

The Vendor Quality Assurance (VQA) Engineer is responsible for ensuringsupplier quality performance, managing supplier-related issues, and drivingcontinuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

·       Conduct supplier audits andqualification activities

·       Manage supplier quality issues, including:

·    SCAR tracking and closure

·    Root cause verification

·       Monitor supplier performance metrics:

·    Incoming defect rate

·    Yield impact

·    On-time delivery quality

·       Drive supplier improvement initiatives

·       Collaborate with IQC and Engineering teamsto resolve issues

·       Support new supplier selection andqualification

·       Ensure suppliers comply with:

·    Quality standards

·    Technical specifications

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering or related discipline

Experience

·       3+ years of experience in supplier qualityor vendor management

• Experience in semiconductor or optical component supply chain preferred

Technical Skills

·       Strong understanding of:

·    Supplier quality systems

·    Incoming material specifications

·       Experience in:

·    Supplier audits

·    Supplier qualification and development

·    SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Requests)

·       Familiarity with:

·    Optical components (laser, PD, PIC,lenses, etc.)

·   Mechanicaland electronic components

Soft Skills

·       Strong communication and negotiationskills

·       Analytical thinking and problem-solving

·       Ability to work with global suppliers