Supplier Quality Engineer

ETHOS SEARCH ASSOCIATES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

ETHOS SEARCH ASSOCIATES PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer with a Diploma/Degree in Engineering and at least 2 years of supplier quality experience to join our quality team.

You will conduct technical assessments, drive supplier improvement plans, and ensure compliance with company requirements across mechanical and PCBA parts. You will apply 8D and other quality tools (8D, Pareto, 5 Whys, FMEA) to implement systemic corrective actions, maintain supplier performance

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics).
• At least 2 years in Supplier Quality.
• Experience / knowledge with mechanical parts or PCBA. Preferably both.
• Knowledge of problem solving tools (8D, Pareto, 5 Whys, FMEA, QCP).
• Good communication and ability to work independently with diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical assessments for new suppliers and periodic assessments for key existing suppliers.
• Drive suppliers on improvement plans and foster continual improvement and compliance to company requirements.
• Review specifications to validate material defects for return and ensure timely replacement by supplier.
• Apply 8D and other tools to ensure effective corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with Supplier, Engineering and Manufacturing to reach acceptance on material issues.
• Maintain a supplier database and evaluate supplier performance.
• Guide incoming quality inspectors on inspection processes and methods.

Skills

Quality tools knowledge

Communication skills

Independent / initiative

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Engineering degree / diploma (Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics)

Tools

8D methodology

Pareto analysis

5 Whys

FMEA

Quality control plan

Job description

Job duties and responsibilities

• Conduct technical assessments for new suppliers and periodic assessments for key existing suppliers.
• Drive suppliers regularly on improvement plans and foster an environment that facilitates continual improvement and compliance to company requirements.
• Review specifications to validate material defects for return to supplier and ensure timely replacement by supplier.
• Apply 8D and other applicable quality tools with suppliers to ensure implementation of effective systemic corrective / preventive actions and no recurrence.
• Work with supplier and Engineering / Manufacturing to reach common acceptance of path forward for material issues that are not entirely due to supplier fault.
• Maintain a supplier database and their performance evaluation / scoring to facilitate supply chain management.
• Provide guidance to Incoming quality inspectors on inspection process and methods.

Pre-requisites (Qualifications and Experience)

• Diploma / Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics)
• At least 2 years in the area of Supplier Quality
• Experience / knowledge with mechanical parts or PCBA. Preferably both.
• Knowledge of problem solving skills and familiar with quality tools such as 8D, Pareto Analysis, 5 Whys, FMEA, quality control plan, etc.
• Good communication skills
• Eager to learn, independent, takes initiatives, and able to work with minimum supervision
• Able to work with diverse cultures