Supplier Development Engineer

VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in enabling technologies seeks a candidate for Supplier Development and Quality Assurance roles. The successful applicant will engage in supplier audits, risk assessments, and capability development to enhance supplier performance in a compliance-driven environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct Supply Chain Risk Assessment audits to qualify new suppliers.
• Develop supplier knowledge through training programs.
• Evaluate suppliers for ongoing performance management.

Skills

Quality tools

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data analytics

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