Supplier Quality Engineer

Job title: Supplier Quality Engineer

About the Role We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to assure the quality level of our suppliers through assessments, analyses and audits. This role leads supplier audits, coordinates audit findings, ensures adherence to process flows and necessary control points, and executes quality control procedures to correct deviations and complete inspection reports on time. The role also focuses on visualizing supplier performance and driving end-to-end improvements across the supply chain.

What You'll Do

• Lead supplier audits and drive targeted improvement actions to meet quality and project expectations.
• Own supplier development and validation plans with measurable performance progress.
• Track and challenge supplier performance using data, audits, and stakeholder inputs.
• Contribute to category strategies and collaborate across global and local teams.
• Resolve systemic supplier issues at root cause level with robust, lasting solutions.
• Deliver impactful technical training to teams and suppliers.
• Communicate risks, progress, and actions in regular quality forums.
• Primary focus on strengthening capability and performance of Machinery and Capital Equipment suppliers; potential expansion to base material suppliers and end-to-end quality across the supply chain.
• Support supplier management in supplier selection and supplier base management, ensuring contracts, purchase orders and product specifications are followed; oversee inspections at supplier and customer premises, document quality deviations and maintain traceability.
• Participate in development of methods and procedures, mentorship and guidance.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in supplier development, auditing, and technical training.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with root cause analysis expertise.
• Clear and confident communication skills.
• Welding knowledge is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Chinese.

Nice to Have

• Welding knowledge is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Market-competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements.
• Truly global landscape with opportunities for development and training.
• An equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion.