A global manufacturing company specializing in engineered products seeks to strengthen its supplier quality function across its international supply base. The organization operates in a regulated manufacturing environment with complex supply chain requirements spanning multiple geographies.
Thailand (Onsite) | Reports to: Supplier Quality Engineering Manager
ROLE PURPOSEThe Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer ensures external suppliers consistently meet organizational standards for quality, capability, and performance. The role partners with internal engineering, product quality, and supply chain teams to drive continuous improvement, support new product introductions, and develop robust supplier relationships, with approximately 50% of time allocated to a key supplier in Thailand and periodic travel to other supplier sites locally and abroad.
RESPONSIBILITIESSupplier Quality Management
- Establish and maintain quality expectations for suppliers including specifications, inspection criteria, and performance metrics
- Monitor supplier performance through data analysis, scorecards, and regular reviews
- Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action activities to resolve supplier-related quality issues
- Drive corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances
Supplier Flow-Downs & Documentation
- Translate engineering, regulatory, and contractual requirements into clear, actionable flow-downs for suppliers
- Ensure suppliers understand and comply with all technical documentation, standards, and process requirements
- Collaborate with internal teams to maintain accurate and complete supplier documentation packages
- Oversee identification, containment, and disposition of non-conforming supplier material
Non-Conforming Material & MRB
- Facilitate Material Review Board (MRB) activities and ensure timely closure of non-conformance reports
- Drive corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurrence
- Lead containment activities and coordinate disposition of non-conforming material
- Maintain traceability and documentation integrity throughout the NCR process
Supplier Technology & Capability Assessments
- Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes, technologies, and capacity for alignment with current and future business needs
- Identify risks and opportunities within supplier operations and recommend improvement strategies
- Support supplier selection decisions through technical assessments and capability audits
- Plan, execute, and document supplier audits focused on quality systems, process controls, and compliance
Supplier Auditing & Development
- Track audit findings and verify effective implementation of corrective actions
- Maintain audit schedules and support supplier development initiatives
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Drive supplier maturity through structured development programs
New Product Introduction (NPI) Support
- Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability and supplier readiness for new product designs
- Lead supplier engagement during prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp-up
- Validate supplier processes through PPAP, FAI, or equivalent qualification activities
- Ensure supplier capability is confirmed prior to full-rate production release
SKILLS & EXPERIENCEEducation: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
Experience: Senior-level experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or supply chain engineering
Technical: Quality tools (FMEA, SPC, 8D, PPAP), supplier auditing methodologies, MRB/NCR processes
Leadership: Cross-functional collaboration, supplier relationship management, problem-solving
Certifications: ASQ CQE, CQA, or Lead Auditor certification preferred
Industry: Regulated manufacturing environments; experience with international supplier bases preferred
