Supplier Quality Engineer

SMARTT PRECISION MFG PTE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SMARTT PRECISION MFG PTE LTD in Singapore is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality management, audits, containment, and CAPA across cross-functional teams.

You will review suppliers, drive improvement, and ensure ISO 9001/IATF16949 alignment, with focus on defect reduction and process capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in Supplier Quality Engineering in manufacturing/semiconductor.
• Experience with supplier quality performance management.
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, or precision manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier quality audits and assessments.
• Monitor supplier performance via KPIs and scorecards.
• Review and approve new suppliers with cross-functional teams.
• Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate containment actions for quality issues.
• Lead investigations using 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone methodologies.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Root cause analysis

Quality audits

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

FMEA

SPC

MSA

CAPA

8D

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Management

• Conduct supplier quality audits, assessments, and evaluations to ensure compliance with Company requirements and industry standards.
• Monitor and manage supplier quality performance through established KPIs, scorecards, and performance reviews.
• Review, assess, and approve new suppliers in collaboration with Procurement, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve process capability, and enhance overall supplier performance.

Quality Issue Resolution

• Handle incoming material quality issues and coordinate containment actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead investigations of supplier-related quality issues and drive timely resolution.
• Perform root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure timely closure of supplier quality concerns.

Compliance & Quality Systems

• Ensure suppliers comply with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 (where applicable), customer requirements, and relevant industry standards.
• Review and maintain supplier quality documentation, audit reports, corrective action records, and qualification records.
• Support supplier qualification, requalification, and ongoing supplier performance management activities.
• Participate in internal, supplier, and customer audits as required.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to address supplier-related quality concerns.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and supplier qualification activities to ensure supplier readiness and product quality requirements are met.
• Provide supplier quality performance updates and recommendations to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Quality Management within the manufacturing or semiconductor industry.
• Experience managing supplier quality performance and supplier development activities.
• Experience in the semiconductor, electronics, precision engineering, or advanced manufacturing industry.

• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Hands-on experience with quality tools and methodologies such as FMEA, SPC, MSA, CAPA, 8D, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience conducting supplier quality audits and assessments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Willing working in Changi North Crescent, Singapore (East Region).