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Engineer, Supplier Quality
Quality Assurance
Haiyang, Yantai, Shandong, China
Posted on Nov 3, 2026
The Impact You'll Make
The supplier quality engineer is responsible for managing the quality performance of suppliers and supporting the final product to meet all quality standards and customer requirements through continuous improvement. Urge suppliers to improve quality issues, prevent similar quality problems from occurring, and prevent losses to the company due to supplier quality issues. Responsible for suppliers DPPM, FYP, PPAP, etc.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading supplier advanced project development using APQP. Ensuring quality deliverables in each phase. PPAP worksheet creation, on-site PPAP run-off, and follow-up on identified gaps.
- Daily management of supplier quality issues, including root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and follow-up to ensure issues are resolved.
- Perform supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
- Monitor and manage Supplier DPPM metrics, working with suppliers to reduce defects and improve quality performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve delivery performance.
- Implement the five AIAG manuals, coach and review the quality issues of supplier and urge the improvement, and achieve the quality management system to meet the requirements of IATF16949 and DBS standards.
- Other tasks assigned by manager.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical related fields.
- At least 5 years of experience in quality, with 3+ years of SQE experience.
- Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and regulatory requirements.
- Familiar with mechanical drawings, various dimensions and geometric tolerances; proficient in the use of common measuring instruments and tools.
- Familiar with machining processes such as turning, milling, and drilling, forming processes such as casting, forging, hot rolling, and cold heading, and surface treatment processes such as plating, passivation, and anodizing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex quality issues.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Experience in supporting audits and maintaining documentation for quality compliance.
What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
Our Commitment to Transparency
Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
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