Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for driving supplier quality excellence by qualifying and developing suppliers, assuring incoming-part quality, resolving supplier-related nonconformities, and using data and preventive quality methods to improve reliability across Makino Asia's supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Management

Manage assigned supplier quality performance and act as the primary quality contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Monitor supplier defect trends, Vendor Quality Index (VQI), and supplier performance metrics.

Drive supplier improvement initiatives and corrective action plans.

Communicate quality requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria to suppliers.

Incoming Quality Assurance

Support incoming inspections, including First Article, sampling inspections, and 100% inspections based on quality risk.

Review engineering drawings, specifications, supplier reports, and inspection records.

Coordinate non-conforming material control, quality notifications, and disposition activities.

Support CMM and manual inspection activities to meet production requirements.

Supplier Qualification, Audit & Development

Participate in supplier qualification, capability assessments, process validation, and sample approval activities.

Conduct supplier audits and source inspections, and ensure timely closure of audit findings.

Develop suppliers through coaching, quality improvement initiatives, and defect prevention activities.

Support supplier performance reviews with Supply Chain Management and Purchasing teams.

Non-Conformance & CAPA and Field Support

Investigate supplier-related quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.

Review and verify supplier containment and corrective action effectiveness.

Provide technical support for production issues, warranty claims, and recurring quality concerns.

Drive preventive actions and continuous improvement measures to reduce quality risks.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using quality data and analytics to enhance supplier performance and product reliability.

Lead or support Kaizen, standardization, digitalization, and quality improvement projects.

Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly, and regional teams to resolve quality issues and strengthen supplier performance.

Promote best practice sharing and alignment of supplier quality standards across Makino locations.

Technical Leadership & Reporting

Provide technical guidance and coaching to engineers, technicians, and inspectors on supplier quality, inspection methods, and problem-solving techniques.

Prepare and present supplier quality reports, performance metrics, trend analyses, and improvement updates to management.

Maintain accurate quality records and ensure compliance with company procedures, ISO standards, quality policies, and EHS requirements.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or equivalent.

Candidates with relevant engineering diplomas and substantial industry experience are encouraged to apply.

Minimum 3 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Quality, or Incoming Quality Control.

Experience in precision engineering, machine tools, industrial equipment, automotive, aerospace, or related manufacturing industries preferred.

Proven experience in supplier auditing, supplier development, and corrective action management.

Experience working with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Production, and Quality functions.

Strong understanding of Supplier Quality Management Systems, quality assurance methodologies, and ISO 9001 requirements.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, and inspection requirements.

Proficiency in structured problem-solving and root cause analysis tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, Pareto Analysis, and FMEA.

Hands-on experience using quality inspection and precision measurement equipment, including CMM, vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, hardness testers, and other measuring instruments.