The posting
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to ensure supplier quality performance, drive process improvements, and support manufacturing excellence. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain compliance with quality management systems.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Quality & Process Management
- Monitor and improve supplier quality performance to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements.
- Review and maintain Quality Assurance (QA) checklists and inspection standards.
- Prepare supplier change requests, deviation documentation, and quality-related records.
- Review production processes and implement quality improvement initiatives.
Process Validation & Change Management
- Review, initiate, and coordinate Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and process changes.
- Update and maintain Process Control Plans (PCP) and related quality documentation.
- Ensure process validations are conducted effectively prior to implementation.
Quality Investigation & Problem Solving
- Lead investigations into supplier defects, customer complaints, and internal quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g. 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
- Perform root cause analysis and drive effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Lead Material Review Board (MRB) meetings with cross-functional teams to determine product disposition and corrective actions.
- Coordinate part replacement, containment, and screening activities at customer sites, third-party facilities, and warehouse inventory.
- Support Returned Material Authorization (RMA) investigations and related SAP transactions, including Certificate of Conformance (CoC) requests.
Continuous Improvement
- Maintain and update Work Instructions (WI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), inspection standards, and quality documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve supplier performance, and enhance manufacturing processes.
Auditing & Compliance
- Plan and lead internal process audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
- Monitor corrective actions and verify timely closure of audit findings.
- Support Customer Quality Engineers (CQE) during customer audits and ensure effective follow-up on audit actions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Production, Engineering, Project Management, Customer Quality, Supplier Quality, and Part Fabrication teams to resolve quality issues.
- Provide quality guidance and training to production and assembly personnel.
- Follow up with process owners to ensure timely closure of quality reports, corrective actions, and Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical/Electronics, or related discipline).
- Minimum 2–5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, FMEA, SPC, Control Plan, and CAPA.
- Experience in supplier quality management, process audits, and root cause analysis.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 quality management systems is an advantage.
- Experience using SAP or other ERP systems is preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
Other information
- Working Hours : 8.15am to 5.30pm (Mon-Fri)
- Location : Changi North
- Company Bus : Pick up at Ang Mo Kio, Yishun, Hougang, Punggol, Pasir Ris, Bedok, Tampines MRT/Interchanges
Interested candidates are invited to apply online with an updated resume. Please indicate the below information in your resume:
- Education Background
- Work experience
- Current & Expected salary
- Reason(s) for leaving current/previous job
- Availability / Notice Period
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Thank you for applying!



