Supplier Quality Specialist

Job Summary

This role is responsible for ensuring that all incoming raw materials, components, and services meet established quality, reliability, and compliance standards. The position plays a critical role in maintaining supplier performance through qualification, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives, while supporting cross-functional teams to ensure consistent product quality across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers through audits, capability assessments, and technical reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement supplier approval criteria.
• Support supplier onboarding to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
• Develop and monitor supplier improvement plans and conduct follow-up audits.

• Track and analyze supplier performance metrics such as defect rates, delivery performance, and responsiveness.
• Identify performance gaps and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with suppliers to implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead investigations on supplier-related quality issues.
• Review and validate Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCAR).
• Coordinate disposition of nonconforming materials, including return or rework.
• Ensure effectiveness and sustainability of corrective actions.

• Ensure adherence to Quality Management Systems and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits related to supplier quality.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the supply base.

• Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, and Production teams to address supplier-related concerns.
• Provide technical support and recommendations to improve supplier performance and material quality.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field).
• At least 3 years of experience in supplier quality or related roles, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949).
• Experience in auditing, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Professional license and relevant QMS training are an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

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