Supplier Quality Engineer

VDL ETG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL ETG Singapore is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality performance and ensure compliance with technical specifications across Quality, Logistics, Technology, Cost and Service.

You will review FA reports, MRB and NCR/CAPA actions, support NPI, supplier changes, 8D issues, and supplier QBRs while coordinating with procurement, engineering and manufacturing to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in quality engineering in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of quality engineering principles and methodologies.
• Experience with quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis and SPC.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve First Article (FA) Report for product qualification
• Review the MRB list to make a disposition on non-conforming parts and take follow-up action (for supplier-related issues)
• Review, approve and validate actions in the NCR/CAPA Report to ensure root cause is identified and actions taken to prevent recurrence
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, engineering, and manufacturing, to resolve quality-related issues
• Conduct part buy-off at the supplier site per customer/VDL requirements to ensure compliance before delivery to VDL site
• Provide support on NPI meetings (Supplier Quality-related) to translate customer requirements to suppliers
• Review and approve Supplier Change requests through the Supplier Change Request and Waiver Report
• Review, approve and validate actions in the Supplier 8D Report to identify root cause and prevent recurrence
• Conduct Quality Management System /Technical / Process Audit to qualify; periodic assessment to mitigate risk to Customer and VDL
• Provide support on Supplier Quarterly Business Review (QBR) process to ensure alignment with requirements/targets
• Review overall supplier Quality status during Weekly Supplier Quality Department meetings
• Present updates on Supplier performance to management and the customer focus team at the Customer Performance Forum
• Support and participate in company continuous improvement program

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality Management

Tools

FMEA

8D

Root cause analysis

Statistical process control

Job description

Purpose: The Supplier Quality Engineer is to lead in the management of supplier's quality performance and technical specification compliance to better meet company's business goal and requirements (Quality, Logistics, Technology, Cost, Service).

Key Area of Responsibilities:

• Review and approve First Article (FA) Report for product qualification
• Review the Material Review Board (MRB) list to make a disposition on non-conforming parts and take follow-up action (for supplier-related issues)
• Review, approve and validate actions in the Supplier Non-Conformance Report (NCR)/Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) Report to ensure root cause is identified to actions done to eliminate issue and prevent re-occurrence
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, engineering, and manufacturing, to resolve quality-related issues
• Conduct part buy-off at the supplier site per customer/VDL requirements to ensure compliance before the part is delivered to VDL site
• Provide support on New Product Introduction (NPI) meetings (Supplier Quality-related) to understand customer requirements and translate them to related suppliers
• Review and approve Supplier Change requests through the Supplier Change Request and Waiver Report submitted by the supplier to manage Change Control (Copy Exact requirement)
• Review, approve and validate actions in the Supplier 8D Report to identify the root cause and eliminate the issue to prevent re-occurrence
• Conduct Quality Management System /Technical / Process Audit to qualify; periodic assessment to mitigate risk to Customer and VDL
• Provide support on Supplier Quarterly Business Review (QBR) process (Quality-related actions, indices and feedback) to ensure alignment between critical suppliers and VDL to meet VDL requirements/targets
• Review overall supplier Quality status during Weekly Supplier Quality Department meetings to control supplier Quality and mitigate concerns
• Present updates on Supplier performance to management and the customer focus team at the Customer Performance Forum
• Support and participate in company continuous improvement program

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in quality engineering or a similar role in the manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of quality engineering principles and methodologies
• Experience with quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis, and statistical process control
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with suppliers and internal teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with industry standards and quality certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) is preferred