Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Cooler Master USA; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 vacation days

11 holidays + 5 bonus holidays

5 sick days

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Advanced health plan options

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m​

Job summary

Cooler Master USA is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to lead and improve the quality of materials and components sourced for our hardware products. The successful candidate will manage supplier audits, performance monitoring, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation to uphold and elevate quality levels across the supply chain.

The role requires collaboration with procurement, engineering, and production teams to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in supplier quality or related manufacturing roles.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, Six Sigma, and quality best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality tools.
• Willingness to travel to visit suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to qualify new suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance, analyze trends, implement action plans.
• Perform root cause analysis for defects and drive CAPAs.
• Issue SCARs and coordinate preventive measures with suppliers.
• Coach suppliers on quality tools like SPC and FMEA.
• Collaborate with procurement, engineering and production to align quality.
• Maintain documentation of supplier quality activities.
• Ensure regulatory and standard compliance for supplier materials.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or quality management

Tools

FMEA

SPC

Control Plans

Six Sigma

Job description

For over three decades, Cooler Master has been a trusted partner to tier-1 global technology leaders, delivering pioneering thermal and manufacturing solutions. As AI computing workloads and next-generation data centers continue to push the boundaries of power density, Cooler Master is at the forefront of the industry—manufacturing critical high-density liquid cooling, CDU (Coolant Distribution Units), and advanced thermal infrastructure that power the global AI boom.

Driven by Innovation, Agility, and Professionalism, our culture is built on the \"Cooler Master Spirit\"—a collaborative environment rooted in structured discipline, teamwork, and accountability. We offer a fast-paced, technology-driven workplace where high-energy professionals can build the physical infrastructure of the future. If you thrive in a forward-moving atmosphere and want to grow at the speed of the AI revolution, this is the place to define your career.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to manage and improve the quality of products supplied to our company. The ideal candidate will work closely with suppliers to ensure that their processes and products meet our quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives. The SQE will also play a key role in supplier audits, problem-solving, and ensuring compliance with regulations and specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Audits and Assessment: Evaluate and qualify new suppliers by conducting audits, assessing their quality systems, and verifying compliance with standards. Regularly conduct on-site audits of existing and potential suppliers to ensure that their production processes and quality management systems (QMS) meet standards.


• Supplier Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze supplier performance, identify trends, and develop action plans to address quality issues.


• Root Cause Analysis: Work with suppliers to perform root cause analysis for defects or non-conforming materials and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions.


• Quality anomaly handling: When defects occur in incoming materials, we are responsible for issuing a SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Report) and urging the supplier to find the root cause and implement preventive measures.


• Supplier coaching and development: Assist suppliers in improving their processes and implementing quality tools (such as SPC, 6 Sigma, FMEA) to increase yield and reduce costs.


• Collaboration with Internal Teams: Coordinate with procurement, engineering, and production teams to ensure supplier quality aligns with company requirements and standards.


• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of supplier performance, audits, corrective actions, and quality documentation.


• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure supplier materials and processes comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supplier quality, quality assurance, or a related role in manufacturing.


• Knowledge of quality systems, standards (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma), and best practices.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action processes, and quality improvement tools (e.g., FMEA, SPC, Control Plans).


• Ability to travel as required to visit suppliers.


• Starting with 15 paid vacation days in the first year


• 11 paid corporate holidays + 5 bonus holidays


• 5 paid sick leave days per year


• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans


• Advanced health plan options with employer-subsidized out-of-pocket premiums


• Company-sponsored Life Insurance


• 401(k) retirement plan with company match


• Employment type: Full Time


• Location: On-site at Fremont, CA

For Pay Transparency-Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $85,000 - $120,000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

Disclaimer

Our goal is to be an industry leader while providing an exceptional workplace. This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed; it is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Management reserves the right to assign or modify duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (E.E.O.).