Supplier Quality Engineer

Acbel Polytech (Phils.) Inc.; Laguna; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AcBel Polytech (Phils.) Inc. is seeking a motivated Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure purchased materials meet quality requirements. You will audit suppliers, qualify new sources, monitor performance, and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes supplier development, risk management, and readiness for new product introductions, with opportunities to lead continuous improvement in quality across the supply base.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering with knowledge of quality tools and methods.
• 1–5 years in supplier quality engineering or related field.
• Fresh graduates with internship experience are welcome.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 and IPC standards.
• Understanding semiconductor/electronics materials and processes.
• Strong communication and supplier negotiation skills.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and development activities.
• Ability to lead RCA/CAPA and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits and assessments for quality compliance.
• Qualify new suppliers and materials through reviews and testing.
• Maintain approved supplier list and ensure adherence to requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance using quality metrics.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Production, and Warehouse.
• Support NPI by ensuring supplier readiness and quality.
• Develop and implement supplier quality improvement programs.
• Facilitate supplier training and technical discussions.
• Promote FMEA and Process Control Plans for risk management.
• Coordinate with FA/ORT and IQC on supplier-related issues.
• Prepare supplier quality reports and trend analyses.

Skills

8D

FMEA

SPC

DOE

PPAP

APQP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Quality audit experience

Job description

About the role

AcBel Polytech (Phils.) Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to ensure that all purchased materials and components consistently meet company and customer quality requirements.

What you'll be doing

• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers and materials through documentation review, on-site assessments, and sample testing.
• Maintain an approved supplier list and ensure suppliers adhere to company requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance using quality metrics (PPM, delivery, responsiveness, etc.).
• Review and analyze incoming quality issues and lead supplier-side root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (RCA/CAPA).
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Production, and Warehouse teams on supplier-related concerns.
• Support product development teams by ensuring supplier readiness for new product introductions (NPI).
• Develop and implement supplier quality improvement programs.
• Facilitate supplier workshops, training, and technical discussions to improve quality capabilities.
• Promote risk management strategies, such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Process Control Plans.
• Work closely with Failure Analysis (FA) and Reliability Test (ORT) groups for supplier material-related investigations.
• Coordinate with Incoming Quality Control (IQC) for supplier-related non-conformance and ensure timely resolution.
• Escalate chronic supplier issues and drive long-term corrective actions.
• Review supplier process changes, material changes, and Engineering Change Notifications (ECN/PCN) to assess potential quality risks.
• Prepare supplier quality reports, trend analysis, and management presentations.
• Support customer audits, third-party audits, and internal quality audits related to supplier quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce supplier defects and improve product reliability.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related)
• Minimum of 1–5 years in supplier quality engineering, quality assurance, or manufacturing quality (semiconductor or electronics industry preferred).
• Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (8D, FMEA, SPC, DOE, PPAP, APQP).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 (preferred), IPC standards, and customer quality requirements.
• Understanding of semiconductor/electronics materials and processes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills (for dealing with suppliers).
• Experience conducting supplier audits and supplier development activities.

What we offer

At AcBel Polytech (Phils.) Inc., we are committed to providing a rewarding and supportive work environment for our employees.

Competitive compensation will be offered to successful candidates based on skill and experience.