SQA Specialist

LG Electronics Brasil; Fazenda Rio Grande; Sur place; BRL 180 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LG Electronics Brasil is seeking a strategic Leader of Supplier Quality Assurance to drive supplier performance from development through mass production. You will implement ISO-aligned QA systems, lead audits, CAPA, and cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing, R&D and Production to ensure robust NPI and sustained supplier reliability.

You will mentor the SQA team, monitor KPIs, and guide risk mitigation across global suppliers, with readiness for domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and manufacturing domain experience.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Assurance (audits, issue management, mass production support).
• Experience with IQC, supplier risk management, and quality KPIs.
• Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, FMEA).
• Quality certification (Six Sigma Green Belt or above, CQE/CRE or equivalent).
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Advanced English.
• Availability for domestic and international travel.

Responsabilités

• Lead SQA activities throughout development, pilot, and mass production phases
• Define and maintain supplier quality standards, inspection criteria, and control plans
• Plan and conduct supplier audits, process assessments, and capability evaluations
• Drive root cause analysis and CAPA (8D, 5 Why, FMEA) for supplier-related issues
• Monitor supplier KPIs, identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Support supplier selection, qualification, and localization from a quality perspective
• Collaborate with Purchasing, R&D, Production, and Materials during NPI and ramp-up
• Manage and improve supplier-related quality systems in compliance with ISO standards
• Lead and develop the SQA team, ensuring capability and performance
• Report supplier quality performance, risks, and action plans to management

Connaissances

Advanced English

Problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-2

Ability to read engineering drawings

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related)

Outils

IQC

Description du poste

Act as a strategic leader in Supplier Quality Assurance, driving supplier performance and quality excellence across the entire product lifecycle — from development and pilot phases to stable mass production. This role ensures compliance with global quality standards, strengthens supplier quality systems, mitigates risks, and leads structured problem-solving initiatives. As the key interface between suppliers and cross-functional teams (Purchasing, R&D, Production), you will play a critical role in ensuring successful new product introductions, continuous improvement, and long-term supplier reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead SQA activities throughout development, pilot, and mass production phases
• Define and maintain supplier quality standards, inspection criteria, and control plans
• Plan and conduct supplier audits, process assessments, and capability evaluations
• Drive root cause analysis and CAPA (8D, 5 Why, FMEA) for supplier-related issues
• Monitor supplier KPIs, identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Support supplier selection, qualification, and localization from a quality perspective
• Collaborate with Purchasing, R&D, Production, and Materials during NPI and ramp-up
• Manage and improve supplier-related quality systems in compliance with ISO standards
• Lead and develop the SQA team, ensuring capability and performance
• Report supplier quality performance, risks, and action plans to management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related)
• Previous experience of Quality Assurance in manufacturing industry
• Proven experience in Supplier Quality Assurance (audits, issue management, mass production support)
• Experience with IQC, supplier risk management, and quality KPIs
• Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, FMEA)
• Quality certification (Six Sigma Green Belt or above, CQE/CRE or equivalent)
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Advanced English
• Availability for domestic and international travel