Position ChallengesAct as a strategic leader in Supplier Quality Assurance, driving supplier performance and quality excellence across the entire product lifecycle — from development and pilot phases to stable mass production. This role ensures compliance with global quality standards, strengthens supplier quality systems, mitigates risks, and leads structured problem-solving initiatives. As the key interface between suppliers and cross-functional teams (Purchasing, R&D, Production), you will play a critical role in ensuring successful new product introductions, continuous improvement, and long-term supplier reliability.ResponsibilitiesLead SQA activities throughout development, pilot, and mass production phasesDefine and maintain supplier quality standards, inspection criteria, and control plansPlan and conduct supplier audits, process assessments, and capability evaluationsDrive root cause analysis and CAPA (8D, 5 Why, FMEA) for supplier-related issuesMonitor supplier KPIs, identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunitiesSupport supplier selection, qualification, and localization from a quality perspectiveCollaborate with Purchasing, R&D, Production, and Materials during NPI and ramp-upManage and improve supplier-related quality systems in compliance with ISO standardsLead and develop the SQA team, ensuring capability and performanceReport supplier quality performance, risks, and action plans to managementRequirementsBachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related)Previous experience of Quality Assurance in manufacturing industryProven experience in Supplier Quality Assurance (audits, issue management, mass production support)Experience with IQC, supplier risk management, and quality KPIsProficiency in problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, FMEA)Quality certification (Six Sigma Green Belt or above, CQE/CRE or equivalent)Ability to read engineering drawingsAdvanced EnglishAvailability for domestic and international travel