Supplier Development Engineer

VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier qualification initiatives and risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in supplier quality or development, strong knowledge of quality tools, and excellent communication skills. This is a pivotal role in ensuring supplier compliance with industry standards and company needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in supplier quality or development.
• Hands-on experience conducting supplier audits (QMS, process, and technical).
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Supply Chain Risk Assessment (SCRA) Audit to qualify new suppliers.
• Review filled checklist with associated objective evidence.
• Develop suppliers' knowledge through training.
• Evaluate supplier's performance.

Skills

Supplier audits

Quality tools (APQP, PPAP, 8D)

Data analytics tools (Power BI, Excel)

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Purpose: lead in qualifying potential suppliers, working with the Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE) & Commodity Business Team (CBT) to develop suppliers to meet company needs and industry requirements as part of the overall supplier development program.

Key Area of Responsibilities:

• Conduct Supply Chain Risk Assessment (SCRA) Audit to qualify new suppliers.

• Review filled checklist with associated objective evidence in view to see suitability for our use.

• Audit results consolidation - communicate to the internal team (Commodity Business Team (CBT/ Materials Management Team (MMT)).

• Conduct periodic Supply Chain Risk Assessment (SCRA) audits of existing suppliers.

• Develop suppliers' knowledge and understanding through training (New Supplier Development, CE, IP, Sustainability, 8D/CAPA, eTPD, PQP, FAIR).

• Evaluate supplier's performance in order to maintain a constructive supplier's database that aim to achieve business goals & needs.

• Review & Approve Supplier Change Request (SCR) for new suppliers.

• Manage and maintain supplier-focused activity

Qualification & Experiences:

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic Engineering or other relevant discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in supplier quality or development in manufacturing industry.

• Hands-on experience conducting supplier audits (QMS, process, and technical).

• Proficient in quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, 8D, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping

• Experience in supplier development and capability building.

• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and other relevant regulatory standards

• Exposure to sustainability and ESG compliance in the supply chain

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, including influencing suppliers

• Skilled in using data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel) for performance tracking