Global Supplier Quality Engineer - Travel & Audits

Pivotal Systems; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Quality Engineer to lead our supplier quality program across global sites including Fremont, Malaysia, and Korea. You will own incoming and lot inspection processes, drive audits, and develop supplier scorecards to prevent nonconformances.

The role requires hands-on measurement skills, strong quality tools knowledge (8D, FMEA, SPC), and willingness to travel internationally. Mandarin language ability is required for collaboration with supplier teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field required.
• 3-5+ years in supplier quality, incoming inspection, or related quality roles.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and qualifications.
• Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (8D, FMEA, SPC, RCA).

Responsibilities

• Lead incoming inspection processes including FAIR and sampling for Fremont and regional suppliers.
• Maintain and improve MRB quarantine/lockup at each site.
• Drive supplier quality programs, audits, and POR documentation.
• Develop supplier scorecards and track performance to address recurring issues.
• Collaborate with Quality Manager to align supplier quality with site needs.
• Travel to supplier sites including Malaysia and Korea as needed.
• Support MRB dispositioning and 8D/CAPA investigations.
• Coordinate with purchasing to reflect quality requirements in supplier agreements.

Skills

Auditing

Quality systems

Measurement tools

Root cause analysis

8D/Corrective action

Mandarin

Travel willingness

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field

Tools

First Article Inspection (FAI)

8D/Problem solving

FMEA & SPC

Calipers/micrometers

Job description

Pivotal Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Quality Engineer to lead our supplier quality program across global sites including Fremont, Malaysia, and Korea. You will own incoming and lot inspection processes, drive audits, and develop supplier scorecards to prevent nonconformances.

The role requires hands-on measurement skills, strong quality tools knowledge (8D, FMEA, SPC), and willingness to travel internationally. Mandarin language ability is required for collaboration with supplier teams.