Quality Engineer, Supplier Development

About the Role

The Quality Engineer, Supplier Development plays a key role in strengthening supplier quality performance and manufacturing capability across Southeast Asia.

In this role, you will work closely with suppliers and cross-functional partners to lead audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Through strong technical expertise, structured problem-solving, and collaboration, you will support consistent product quality, reliable delivery, and readiness for new product introduction.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Lead supplier development initiatives to improve product quality, delivery reliability, and manufacturing capability.

• Plan and conduct supplier assessments and on-site QMS / process audits based on risk and performance.

• Evaluate supplier capability across processes such as assembly, machining, welding, composites, heat treatment, painting, and surface treatment.

• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) from root cause analysis through closure and effectiveness verification.

• Coach suppliers on structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, A3, 5-Why).

• Support supplier readiness for new product introduction (NPI) and production ramp-up.

• Collaborate with Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to manage supplier quality risks across the region.

What You Need to Win

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• 3-5+ years of professional experience in manufacturing quality, supplier quality, supplier development, or QMS audit roles within production environments.

• Demonstrated experience owning supplier-facing quality activities, including audits, corrective actions, and on-site execution.

• Proven capability to lead or support process and QMS audits and manage findings through closure.

• Auditor certification (ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, IATF 16949, and/or VDA 6.3) is highly preferred.

• Hands-on experience in at least one core manufacturing process: assembly, carbon composites, welding, machining, heat treatment, painting, or surface treatment.

• Practical application of structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, A3, 5-Why) with validated root cause and recurrence prevention.

• Strong execution discipline with consistent follow-through, milestone tracking, and accountability.

• Ability to influence suppliers through data, standards, and transparent communication.

• Strong Gemba mindset with attention to detail and risk identification.

• Professional working proficiency in Vietnamese and English, with spoken Chinese required.

• Experience working with suppliers across China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.

• Exposure to NPI, supplier localization, or production transfer activities preferred.

• Experience with metrology, fixture/jig validation, IE tools (VSM, SMED), or manufacturing cost and yield analysis preferred.