Supplier Quality Engineer

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a/an Supplier Quality Engineer located in Suzhou Wuzhong.
Reporting to Quality Manager,  the Supplier Quality Engineer role involves… 

What a typical day looks like:

• Be responsible for new supplier development covering collecting and evaluating the questionnaires, organizing and leading the supplier audit based on flex internal procedures.
• Be responsible for the new material qualification covering the follow-up and review for the submission of PPAP from supplier, coordination for the FAI sample evaluation, recording and CA/PA follow-up of the issues happened in qualification phase.
• To work with internal team to define the inspection specifications for material incoming inspections.
• To lead and work with Material Review Board to dispose the quality non-conforming materials captured at IQA or production lines.
• To work with internal team and customer to follow up with supplier for the material quality issues and to avoid their re-occurrence.
• To conduct the supplier performance review and routine quality rating. 
• To conduct annual supplier audit based on actual performance.
• To lead the continuous improvement project at supplier site with professional quality methodology like PDCA, 6sigma, etc.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor Degree or above;
• At least 5 years’ experience of SQE function;
• Deep understanding and knowledge with the fabrication process of below commodities and corresponding standards:  Mechanical Part (Metal / Plastic / Packing)(Preferred).
• Rich experience in quality management system concept like ISO9001/IATF16949, internal auditor is preferable.
• Familiar with quality tools like, QC 7 tools, 8D methodology, AIAG 5 tools.
• Master of continuous improvement and experience in leading internal and external CI projects.
• Analysis skills with logical mind to conduct Failure Analysis.
• Understanding of the Failure Analysis process and techniques; be capable in understanding of the FA reports conducted by supplier.
• Positive working attitude, willing to change and make continual improvements for self and the team.
• Eager to learn and be a fast learner.
• Strong communication skills with an open mind during the interfacing with suppliers, peer departments, internal and external customers.
• Be familiar with computer operation and hands on experience in MS Excel/PPT is a must.
• Effective communication through English in reading, writing and presenting.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide: 

• Social Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PTO

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