Supplier Quality Engineer

Benefits:

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401(k) matching

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Bonus based on performance

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Dental insurance

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Health insurance

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Vision insurance

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Working hours require flexibility to collaborate with China and Thailand suppliers across time zones. Saturday on-site work may be required during critical periods.

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Position Summary:

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We are in the early stages of setting up our U.S. EV component manufacturing operations and are looking for a hands-on, system-minded Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE). This role will be critical in building supplier quality processes, identifying defects on-site, and actively driving resolution and charge-back with suppliers — particularly those based in China and Thailand.

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The ideal candidate is not just a “reviewer” but an active on-the-ground owner, who discovers problems early, escalates with facts, and follows through until resolution. A proactive attitude, strong ownership mindset, and willingness to work flexibly — including Saturdays — are essential.

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Key Responsibilities:

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1/ Build Supplier Quality Infrastructure

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Establish initial supplier quality workflows: IQC standards, SCAR/NCR process, charge-back documentation, visual inspection guides

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Take care of the supplier evaluation, change management and drive the CIP on quality.

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Support integration into ERP/SAP or manual processes during setup phase.

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Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, warehouse, and procurement to define inspection and defect handoff procedures.

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2/ Lead On-Site Defect Discovery & Response

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Conduct daily line walks and warehouse audits to actively identify supplier-related defects.

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Immediately isolate issues, trace root causes, and initiate feedback to suppliers with clear documentation (photo, lot, defect rate, etc.).

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Ensure quick turnaround and follow-up on defect impact, disposition, and closure.

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3/ Supplier Coordination (China & Thailand Focus)

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Serve as the main quality interface with overseas vendors.

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Conduct bilingual (or assisted) quality reviews and document control (PPAP, FA, CP, PFMEA).

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Host or join calls outside regular U.S. hours, and escalate urgent issues even during weekends if required.

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4/ Defect Accountability & Charge-Back

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Maintain real-time defect logs and COPQ (cost of poor quality) records.

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Calculate and initiate supplier charge-backs based on defect impact (rework, scrap, downtime, shipping).

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Coordinate with procurement and finance to ensure transparent, evidence-based claim process.

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Track monthly charge-back recovery status and push for long-term improvements from suppliers.

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5/ Continuous Improvement & Project Support

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Analyze recurring issues, propose preventive actions, and verify effectiveness.

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Participate in supplier qualification, project ramp-ups, and ECN readiness reviews.

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Prepare supplier quality scorecards and recommend sourcing decisions where needed.

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Basic Qualifications:

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Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

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5+ years’ experience in SQE, supplier development, or quality engineering.

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Familiar with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, 8D, and ISO/IATF quality systems.

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Strong track record working with Chinese and/or Thai suppliers.

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High initiative, strong communication skills, and ability to push accountability without escalation.

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Willingness to work flexible hours and on Saturdays when business needs require.

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Preferred Skills:

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Mandarin or Thai language ability is a strong plus.

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Prior experience in EV parts (busbar, battery components, machining, or PCBA).

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Experience in charge-back, COPQ analysis, and supplier contract claim handling.

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Familiarity with SAP or MES systems(or other similar one).

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What We Offer:

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Opportunity to shape the supplier quality system from the ground up.

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Cross-cultural and cross-border project ownership.

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Competitive compensation and potential for fast growth in a fast-scaling operation.