Quality Engineer (Guangzhou, China)

Caraway Home; United States; Remote; USD 8,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A consumer products company is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee supplier quality assurances for R&D transitions to production. The role demands 3+ years in a quality assurance context, preferably in high-volume manufacturing, with fluency in both Chinese and English. Responsibilities include conducting quality audits and leading improvement initiatives in product quality. Ideal for individuals passionate about ensuring product excellence with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a supplier quality or quality engineering role.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Demonstrated experience in driving quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for end-to-end supplier quality to enable product transition.
• Conduct analyses of product design and supplier capabilities.
• Implement quality control processes and plans.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in Chinese and English

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Engineer to join our team in China as we continue to expand our internal capabilities. This role will work in close conjunction with the Product Development team to lead efforts in improving existing products and further expand our market offerings through new product introductions.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, results-oriented professional with a passion for ensuring the highest quality standards in consumer products. The individual must possess strong organizational and time management skills needed to ensure multiple concurrent products have been properly tested, validated, and qualified prior to market launch.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for end-to-end supplier quality to enable the transition of R&D products to production
• Conduct analyses of current product design, manufacturing processes, and supplier capabilities often to identify potential quality issues and risks.
• Implement quality control processes and plans, design test methods and gauges, identify potential failure modes, and ensure adherence to international standards and regulations.
• Support tooling release and production builds by defining incoming part inspection procedures, tracking build issues, setting containment actions for non-conformances, and monitoring corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, customer support, and supply chain to drive continuous improvement in product quality.
• Lead and participate in product quality audits, both internally and at supplier facilities, to assess and address compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Monitor and assess supplier performance and drive supplier development initiatives to ensure consistent quality of incoming materials and components.
• Deliver training programs to educate employees and suppliers on quality standards, processes, and best practices
• Stay up to date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to consumer product quality, and recommend appropriate actions to maintain compliance and efficiencies.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Bilingual proficiency in Chinese and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages, is a must.
• 3+ years of experience in a supplier quality, quality engineering, or manufacturing engineering role in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings. Strong knowledge of quality management systems, methodologies, and tools, such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) as well as GD&T, measurement systems, and testing
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in driving quality improvements and implementing best practices in a manufacturing or product development environment
• Deep understanding of international quality standards and regulations applicable to consumer products
• Excellent analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions with creative solutions
• Experience in supplier management, including conducting supplier audits and driving supplier performance improvements
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders
• Have the ability to travel 25-50% of the time to our manufacturing partner facilities on a short and/or long term (up to 2 weeks at a time) basis, sometimes on short notice
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience

Caraway is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status