- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Manufacturing
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- Master
- Source
- RecruiterFlow
Description
Location: CALABARZON, Philippines
Work Setup: Onsite
Compensation Flexibility: Open to negotiation for highly qualified candidates.
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Lead supplier quality activities across New Product Introduction (NPI) phases, including Prototype (Proto), Engineering Validation Testing (EVT), and Design Validation Testing (DVT).
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Ensure supplier quality readiness aligns with NPI milestones, phase gates, and production requirements in collaboration with NPI Quality Program Management (QPM) teams.
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Establish, validate, and maintain the Quality Critical Component List (QCCL), ensuring critical supplier risks are assessed, mitigated, and resolved before NPI builds and DVT completion.
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Develop supplier qualification strategies and quality control requirements for critical components, materials, and processes.
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Assess supplier readiness for new product designs, manufacturing processes, materials, and technologies.
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Oversee First Article Inspection (FAI) planning, execution readiness, and timely completion to support NPI build schedules.
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Conduct supplier risk assessments using Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and process capability evaluations.
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Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives focused on defect prevention, process reliability, and operational excellence.
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Lead root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and preventive measures for supplier-related quality issues.
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Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and external suppliers to resolve quality concerns and ensure successful NPI execution.
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
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At least 8–10 years of relevant experience in Supplier Quality, NPI Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or related functions.
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Strong background in supplier quality management, New Product Introduction (NPI), and supplier risk assessment within a manufacturing environment.
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Hands-on experience in supplier qualification, process validation, quality planning, and supplier readiness assessments.
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Working knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, PPAP, and First Article Inspection (FAI) processes.
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Experience leading supplier quality investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive improvement initiatives.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence teams and suppliers.
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Experience in semiconductor equipment, electronics, industrial manufacturing, medical devices, aerospace, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
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Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
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Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or equivalent quality certification.
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Experience managing supplier quality requirements across complex NPI programs and critical component qualification.
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Familiarity with supplier process audits, advanced quality planning, and manufacturing process capability improvement.
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Supplier Quality Management and Supplier Qualification
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New Product Introduction (NPI) – Proto, EVT, DVT
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Quality Critical Component List (QCCL) Management
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First Article Inspection (FAI)
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Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
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Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
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Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
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Control Plans and Process Capability Analysis
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Supplier Risk Assessment and Defect Prevention
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Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action (RCA/CAPA)
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Cross-Functional Quality Management and Continuous Improvement