Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier quality performance, including supplier qualification, onsite audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collect and analyze supplier yield reports, identifying quality trends and driving data-driven improvements.
• Develop and maintain robust quality systems (e.g., IQC, OQC, IPQC) to ensure end-to-end quality control.
• Drive supplier resolution of quality issues using structured methodologies (e.g., 8D, RCA, CAPA).
• Define product validation and reliability test standards, including detailed test plans and methodologies.
• Establish measurement methods and inspection criteria; review and approve inspection fixtures and gauges to ensure product quality compliance and measurement consistency.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring process readiness, DFM feedback, and quality stability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with MPD, MEPM, MDE, MTE, PD, and Manufacturing teams on quality initiatives.
• Prepare data-driven reports and present findings to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Review and optimize Standard Inspection Procedures (SIP) and control plans to ensure alignment on inspection criteria.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or related field).
• 10+ years of experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, or a related manufacturing field.
• Solid understanding of quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured mindset.
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills; ability to communicate technical issues clearly.
• Proven ability to define test standards and validation methodologies independently.
• Self-starter with strong program management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• Working proficiency in English (capable of handling emails and technical discussions).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in tooling (mold) or manufacturing process development.
• Deep familiarity with reliability testing (e.g., environmental, mechanical, and life-cycle tests).
• Certified Lead Auditor or experience in comprehensive supplier development.
• Demonstrated expertise in fixture review and measurement system analysis using GD&T and GR&R, with strong command of SPC, MSA, and PPAP.

Soft Skills:

• Strong ownership and a proactive "can-do" attitude.
• Detail-oriented with a relentless focus on quality and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams and global suppliers.