52513P-Supplier Quality Engineer

Zerto; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology firm is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier quality for electronic and mechanical components. This hybrid role entails working with suppliers on quality assurance, compliance, and improvement initiatives, with a focus on developing zero-defect quality culture. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience, particularly in electronics or networking industries. Opportunities for personal and professional development are provided.

Leistungen

Health & Wellbeing benefits

Personal & Professional Development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, ideally within electronics or networking industries.
• Strong knowledge of electronic and mechanical components used in telecom/networking products.
• Familiarity with IPC standards, GD&T, APQP, PPAP, and statistical quality tools.

Aufgaben

• Qualify new suppliers through audits and capability assessments.
• Ensure supplier compliance with engineering specifications and environmental requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for supplier-related issues.

Kenntnisse

Supplier quality management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

SPC

FMEA

DOE

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

52513P-Supplier Quality Engineer – This role is designed as hybrid, with an expectation of approximately 2 days per week in an HPE office. Location: Malaysia (Penang) or Vietnam (Hanoi).

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture values varied backgrounds, flexibility, and bold collaboration to move things forward. We seek to stretch and grow our careers together as a force for good. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to manage and improve supplier quality performance for electronic and mechanical components used in our networking product lines. The SQE will work closely with suppliers, design engineers, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to ensure that supplied parts meet all required specifications and quality standards.

Identified candidate will be based in Malaysia, Penang / Vietnam, Hanoi.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Qualification and Auditing: Qualify new suppliers through audits and capability assessments. Conduct periodic supplier audits (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, IPC standards, etc.). Evaluate supplier processes, quality systems, and capacity for continuous improvement.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure supplier compliance with engineering specifications, RoHS and environmental/regulatory requirements. Review and approve PPAP, FAI, and quality documentation from suppliers.
• Issue Resolution: Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for supplier-related issues (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Work with suppliers to drive zero-defect quality culture and reduce defect rates.
• Component Quality Management: Develop incoming inspection plans and criteria for electronic (PCBs, ICs, connectors) and mechanical parts (enclosures, fasteners, thermal parts). Collaborate with internal engineering teams to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor and report supplier quality metrics (PPM, DPPM, on-time delivery). Implement and track supplier improvement programs and initiatives. Support cost reduction and localization initiatives without compromising quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, ideally within electronics or networking industries.
• Strong knowledge of electronic and mechanical components used in telecom/networking products.
• Familiarity with IPC standards, GD&T, APQP, PPAP, and statistical quality tools.
• Experience with ISO 9001/14001, IATF 16949, or other quality system standards.
• Strong analytical, communication, and supplier management skills.
• Ability to travel to supplier sites domestically and internationally.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with PCBA manufacturing, surface mount technology (SMT), or cable assemblies.
• Knowledge of network hardware (switches, routers, access points, etc.).
• Proficiency in quality tools: Minitab, SPC, FMEA, DOE.

Additional Skills

Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis Management, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Group Problem Solving, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing: We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development: We invest in your career with programs to help you reach your goals, whether you want to become a subject matter expert or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion: We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We value varied backgrounds and strive to manage our work and personal needs together.

Equal Opportunity

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment representative of our customers. For more information, please see the Equal Employment Opportunity statement.