Supplier Development Engineer - Electronics & PCBAs, Supply Chain Management

What you’ll do:

The Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for developing supplier manufacturing capability, capacity, scalability, and operational readiness to support current and future business requirements. Leads structured supplier development activities to close manufacturing, process, capacity, and operational gaps and support business growth, new product launches, supplier transfers, and capacity expansion. Partners with Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, COE, and suppliers to drive measurable and sustainable improvements in supplier capability and performance.

Main Responsibilities: 

1. Supplier Development & Capability Improvement
 Lead supplier development activities to identify and close manufacturing, process, capacity, and operational gaps. Establish action plans with clear objectives, ownership, timelines, and measurable outcomes.

2. Manufacturing & Process Capability
 Assess supplier manufacturing processes and drive improvements using Lean methodologies, process capability analysis, structured problem solving, material flow, process controls, and advanced quality tools. Evaluate electronics and PCB assembly processes, including component/material controls, moisture management, solder paste application, component placement, reflow and wave/selective soldering, ESD controls, programming/firmware, inspection, electrical/functional testing, traceability, validation, and change management.

3. Capacity & Scalability Readiness
 Assess supplier capacity and production-rate readiness against current and future requirements. Identify constraints and drive mitigation, recovery, or expansion plans.

4. Growth, Launch & Transfer Readiness
 Develop supplier readiness for new product introductions, supplier transfers, localization, volume increases, and capacity expansion. Identify risks early and drive mitigation before operational impact.

5. Technical Supplier Recovery
 Lead supplier development activities where quality, delivery, or operational issues result from manufacturing, process, capacity, or systemic capability gaps. Partner with Supplier Quality and cross-functional teams in line with RASIC responsibilities.

6. Supplier Assessment & Risk Identification
 Participate in Supplier Site Assessments and risk-based reviews. Evaluate manufacturing capability, process controls, capacity, and operational readiness and drive actions to close identified gaps.

7. APQP & Supplier Readiness
 Support APQP and supplier readiness activities by assessing manufacturing capability, capacity, scalability, and operational risks and driving required development actions.

8. Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
 Coach suppliers on Lean, 8D, root-cause analysis, process capability, material management, auditing, and load/capacity planning to achieve sustainable improvement.

9. Cross-Functional Execution
 Partner with Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, COE, and other stakeholders to address critical supplier situations based on business risk and technical requirements.

10. Verification & Sustainability
 Define measurable success criteria and verify that improvement actions are effective, objectives are achieved, and supplier capability is sustained before closing development activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Operations, or Supply Chain.

Skills:

• Experience with electronic assemblies and PCBAs, including PCB fabrication/assembly, component traceability, ESD/MSD controls, SMT placement and reflow, through-hole and wave/selective soldering, conformal coating, AOI/AXI inspection, electrical/functional testing, firmware controls, failure analysis, validation, and process controls.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, supplier development, capacity analysis, and production readiness.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, 8D, root-cause analysis, and Lean/Continuous Improvement.
• Strong analytical and technical judgment with the ability to assess supplier capability and risk and drive sustainable improvement.
• Ability to independently lead supplier activities, influence without direct authority, and prioritize multiple projects based on business impact and risk.
• Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate complex supplier issues across technical, operational, and leadership teams.Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, matrix, multi-site environment.
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites up to 60%.
• Excellent communication skills in English

What We Offer:

• Wide Range of Employee Benefits: Hybrid work model, Annual bonus, Cafeteria, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, - Eye-glass refund, AYCM partnership, Internal reward system (E-Stars)
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Access comprehensive support programs designed to enhance your overall wellbeing
• Family Friendly: Enjoy a family-friendly environment with policies that support work-life balance
• Talent Management and Career Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth, with a strong focus on internal mobility, continuous learning, and peer coaching
• Dog-Friendly: Bring your furry friend to work in our dog-friendly office
• Dedicated Spaces: Utilize our family room, multi-prayer room, stretching room, and chill room for your comfort and convenience
• Company Yoga Sessions: Participate in regular yoga sessions to stay fit and relaxed
• Social Responsibility: Join a socially responsible organization committed to making a positive impact
• Employee Appreciation Day: Celebrate with us on Employee Appreciation Day, recognizing your hard work and contributions