Supplier Quality Engineer

• Main KeyResponsibilities
• Conduct supplier assessments and audits to verify compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, track KPIs, and ensure corrective/preventive actions are implemented effectively.
• Investigate supplier-related quality issues and lead problem-solving activities using tools such as 8D, FMEA, and SPC.
• Collaborate with suppliers to validate manufacturing processes and ensure consistent product quality.
• Lead and review First Article Inspection (FAIs) to validate supplier processes and ensure initial production meets design and quality requirements.
• Drive initiatives to reduce defects, improve yield, and enhance supplier capabilities.
• Partner with supplier development, procurement, engineering, and operations teams to align supplier performance with business needs.
• Maintain supplier quality records, audit reports, and compliance documentation. Prepare and present monthly/quarterly quality reports in Quarterly Business Review meetings.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure continuity and reliability.
• Verify adherence to UL, Telcordia, IEC, RoHS and REACH standards for optical materials and assemblies.
• Other Supporting Responsibilities
• · Evaluate, qualify,and develop new suppliers to meet company standards.
• · Work with suppliersto enhance manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and reduce variability.
• · Provide engineeringguidance to suppliers on product design, materials, and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or supply chain management.
• Familiar with ISO9001 or other quality systems is a plus.
• Ability to accurately interpret and communicate engineering drawings across global suppliers.
• Proficiency in quality tools such as 8D problem-solving and FMEA.
• Experience with fiber optic cable manufacturing, connector assembly, or optical component production and familiarity with fiber optic testing methods (OTDR, insertion loss, return loss, environmental stress testing) is a plus but not essential.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin is highly desirable to support supplier engagement in diverse regions.
• Ability to travel to supplier sites globally.