Supplier Quality Staff Engineer I

Description

• Supplier Strategic Development: Design and execute comprehensive plans to improve global supplier quality performance, aligning supply chain objectives with corporate manufacturing excellence strategies.
• Sourcing & Qualification: Lead the quality assessment of new suppliers. Conduct technical audits and risk assessments to ensure potential partners meet the company's rigorous quality and compliance standards.
• Part Approval & Launch (NPI): Manage the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR) for new parts or materials to ensure they meet engineering specifications before mass production.
• Supplier Audit & Compliance: Conduct regular on-site audits and process verifications at supplier facilities. Monitor adherence to internal quality regulations (QMS) and IATF/ISO standards, identifying gaps and driving corrective actions.
• Incoming Quality Control (IQC) Oversight: Develop and maintain inspection standards (SIP) for raw materials. Monitor incoming material quality and manage the disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Issue Resolution & Root Cause Analysis: Lead the resolution of quality issues caused by supplied parts. Issue Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCAR) and utilize 8D methodology to ensure suppliers implement robust permanent counters-measures.
• Supplier Change Management: Oversee supplier-driven changes (4M: Man, Machine, Material, Method) to ensure changes are validated, documented, and approved without impacting product quality.
• Performance Monitoring & Development: Track supplier quality KPIs (e.g., DPPM, SCAR closure rate). Foster collaboration to share best practices and lead supplier development initiatives to elevate the overall capability of the supply base.

• Education: A bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
• Responsibility & Commitment: A strong sense of responsibility with the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively, demonstrating persistence in driving suppliers toward quality targets.
• Analytical & Technical Skills: Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings (GD&T), technical specifications, and material test reports (CoA/CoC).
• Proactive Mindset: Forward-thinking approach to identifying supply chain risks, anticipating potential component failures, and driving process enhancements at the source.
• Communication & Negotiation: Exceptional communication and negotiation skills to work effectively with global suppliers, procurement teams, and R&D from diverse regions.
• Documentation: High proficiency in documentation and reporting, with advanced skills in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

• 7+ years of experience in related field. 
• Industry Experience: Significant experience in the PV (Photovoltaic) industry, automotive, or semiconductor sectors with a deep understanding of supplier auditing bodies.
• Quality Frameworks: Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
• Certifications: Familiarity with quality management certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO14001, IATF 16949 (Certified Lead Auditor is a plus).
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in statistical tools and software such as Six Sigma, Minitab, JMP, Python, or Tableau to analyze supplier process capability (Cpk).
• Supplier Management: Proven track record in managing supplier quality, overseeing change control procedures, and leading material qualification processes.
• Language: Multilingual abilities, with proficiency in Korean and English

• Travel: High flexibility to travel domestically and internationally (frequent supplier site visits and audits).
• Site Presence: Ability to conduct on-site inspections at supplier manufacturing facilities and walk through large production areas.
• Desk Work: Ability to sit for extended periods for data analysis and reporting.