Supplier Quality Engineer

Your Challenges:

1. Responsible for Lifecycle Quality Management of structural component suppliers (plastic parts, die-casting, sheet metal, etc.), including new supplier audits, new product introduction (NPI), and handling factory quality issues with corrective/preventive actions;

2. Manage local trial-run after mold transfer(from China), advanced product quality planning (APQP), T0 mold sample reviews, sample inspections, and approval sign-offs;

3. Lead supplier quality issue resolutionimplement containment actions, conduct root cause analysis (RCA) using quality tools, review supplier 8D reports, and track corrective actions to ensure issue closure;

4. Apply APQP, PPAP, and MSA to ensure suppliers deliver qualified products on schedule, and monitor production process stability;

5. Lead continuous improvement (QCC/6 Sigma), conduct supplier performance evaluations, and organize regular quality meetings/trainings;

6. Participate in supplier qualification/certification and lead supplier audits.

Your Profile includes:

1. Education: Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical, Electronics, Materials, Quality Management, or related fields;

2. Experience: 7+ years in SQE/supplier quality management;

3. Quality Standards: Familiar with ISO 9001/IATF 16949; VDA 6.3 process audit experience is a plus.

Technical Skills:

1. Proficient in APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA;

2. Hands-on experience with CMM, coating thickness gauges, tensile testers, and AutoCAD drawing interpretation;

3. Strong data analysis skills (Excel, Minitab, etc.).

Soft Skills:

1. Excellent communication & coordination to drive supplier improvements;

2. Pressure-resistant, willing to travel for on-site supplier audits;

Preferred Qualifications: Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) certification.