SQA Engineer

Job Description:

1)Manage the day-to-day quality performance of assigned suppliers and purchased components, including supplier PPM, incoming quality performance, and quality trends.

2)Support new supplier qualification, new component introduction, localization, and second-source development. Execute supplier APQP activities and PPAP reviews.

3)Review supplier quality documentation, including Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, and process capability data, to ensure compliance with applicable product and quality requirements.

4)Manage supplier quality issues and drive timely containment, traceability, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and 8D closure. Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions and prevent recurrence.

5)Participate in or conduct supplier quality system and process audits. Follow up on audit findings and verify effective closure of corrective actions.

6)Manage supplier changes related to materials, processes, equipment, tooling, manufacturing locations, and other applicable changes. Coordinate necessary validation and PPAP activities to ensure changes are properly assessed and approved prior to implementation.

7)Support investigations of customer complaints related to purchased materials or components and drive supplier-side problem solving and corrective actions.

8)Drive continuous improvement of supplier quality and process capability to ensure compliance with company, customer, and applicable automotive quality requirements.

Job Requirement:

1)Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Tooling, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

2)Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing quality, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or a related field. Experience in the automotive or automotive components industry is preferred.

3)Good knowledge of automotive quality tools and methodologies, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and 8D.

4)Ability to understand engineering drawings, technical specifications, product requirements, and manufacturing processes.

5)Experience with one or more manufacturing processes such as stamping, plating, injection molding, rubber/seal manufacturing, electronic components, or assembly is preferred.

6)Strong problem-solving, data analysis, communication, and supplier management skills, with the ability to effectively drive suppliers to resolve quality issues.

7)Good written and verbal English communication skills.

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