Supplier Quality Management, Executive - #1163608

Position: Supplier Quality Management, Executive

Role & Responsibilities:

Supplier Quality Management & Development

• Support to develop and implement supplier quality plans for new and existing programs.

• Participate in evaluation and qualify new suppliers through capability assessment, audits, and review of quality systems.

• Aid in monitoring supplier performance using defined KPIs (e.g. PPM, on-time delivery, COPQ) and maintain supplier scorecards.

• Support in supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet quality and delivery targets.

• Manage supplier non-conformance, lead root cause analysis (e.g. 8D), and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Supplier Audits & Compliance

• Support in the planning and conduct of supplier audits (new supplier qualification, periodic, and for-cause audits).

• Assess supplier compliance to company requirements and relevant standards (e.g. ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3).

• Document audit findings, track corrective actions, and verify effectiveness of improvements.

• Support supplier certification, approval, and onboarding processes.

Advanced Quality Planning (APQP) & Part Release

• Support new product introduction (NPI) projects by leading supplier quality activities under APQP.

• Coordinate and approve Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) / initial sample submissions with suppliers.

• Review supplier process documentation (FMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow) to ensure readiness for production.

• Conduct process audits / readiness reviews to ensure suppliers meet quality requirements prior to mass production.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams to ensure supplier alignment with product and process requirements.

• Provide technical support and guidance on supplier quality matters.

• Participate in design reviews, change management, and risk assessments related to supplied parts.

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or Electronics and Electrical Engineering. Other degree's holder from recognized institutions with relevant working experiences will be considered. 2–5 years of experience in Supplier Quality / Manufacturing Quality.

• 2- 3 years of supplier quality management relevant experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of quality core tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D.

• Experienced and strong technical knowledge of the following commodities:
  - Metal stamping, machining and surface treatments requirements.
  - MIM production.
  - Plastic injection molding.

• Experience in supplier audits; VDA 6.3 / ISO Lead Auditor is an advantage.

• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.