Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Asaba Manufacturing Phils., Inc; Calamba; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Asaba Manufacturing Phils., Inc is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee supplier performance, audits, and CAPA activities. The role involves collaborating with Purchasing, Engineering, and Manufacturing to resolve quality issues and ensure adherence to ISO 9001 and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in supplier quality, strong analytical skills, and experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and continuous improvement initiatives across supplier networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, Electronics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Quality.
• Strong experience in supplier quality management, supplier audits, and supplier corrective actions.
• Experience handling supplier complaints, non-conformities, quality issues, and improvement activities.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management System and quality standards in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, CAPA, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Proficient in FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, and quality auditing.
• Experience in conducting process, product, and supplier audits.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with ability to work with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the quality performance of assigned suppliers to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements.
• Act as the primary quality contact for suppliers regarding quality issues, defects, and non-conformities.
• Lead supplier root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for quality concerns.
• Conduct and support supplier audits, process audits, and quality system assessments.
• Evaluate supplier processes, quality systems, and manufacturing capabilities to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Review and approve supplier quality documents, including PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and inspection standards.
• Monitor supplier quality metrics, including PPM, defect rates, delivery quality, and corrective action performance.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, and other cross-functional teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues.
• Lead supplier improvement initiatives and drive continuous improvement and defect prevention.
• Support new product development and supplier qualification, including APQP activities.
• Conduct supplier visits and provide technical guidance to suppliers to ensure effective corrective actions.
• Prepare and present supplier quality reports, audit findings, improvement plans, and performance reviews to management.
• Ensure suppliers comply with quality management systems, customer requirements, and company standards.

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

CQE

CQA

Lead Auditor

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor the quality performance of assigned suppliers to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements.

• Act as the primary quality contact for suppliers regarding quality issues, defects, and non-conformities.

• Lead supplier root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for quality concerns.

• Conduct and support supplier audits, process audits, and quality system assessments.

• Evaluate supplier processes, quality systems, and manufacturing capabilities to identify potential risks and improvement opportunities.

• Review and approve supplier quality documents, including PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and inspection standards.

• Monitor supplier quality metrics, including PPM, defect rates, delivery quality, and corrective action performance.

• Coordinate with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, and other cross-functional teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues.

• Lead supplier improvement initiatives and drive continuous improvement and defect prevention.

• Support new product development and supplier qualification, including supplier selection, process validation, and APQP activities.

• Conduct supplier visits and provide technical guidance to suppliers to ensure effective implementation of corrective actions.

• Prepare and present supplier quality reports, audit findings, improvement plans, and performance reviews to management.

• Ensure suppliers comply with applicable quality management systems, customer requirements, and company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, Electronics, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Quality, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong experience in supplier quality management, supplier audits, and supplier corrective actions.

• Experience handling supplier complaints, non-conformities, quality issues, and improvement activities.

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management System and quality standards applicable to the manufacturing industry.

• Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, CAPA, and problem-solving methodologies.

• Proficient in FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, and quality auditing.

• Experience in conducting process, product, and supplier audits.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional supplier improvement activities.

• Willingness to conduct supplier visits/audits and travel when required.

• Professional certifications such as CQE, CQA, or Lead Auditor certification are an advantage.