Supply Quality Engineer

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supplier Evaluation and Assessment

• Manage supplier lifecycle, from initial assessment and onboarding to ongoing performance monitoring and risk management
• Lead supplier quality system and process audits to verify QHSE compliance and manufacturing capabilities in accordance with Cladtek and industry standards
• Maintain comprehensive digital records for all supplier evaluations, assessments, and reevaluation cycles

• Lead the 8D reporting, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and corrective action processes for complex or recurring supplier quality issues
• Investigate Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), verify the effectiveness of supplier corrective actions, and ensure timely closure
• Review and endorse supplier documents (e.g. ITP, QCP, IRN, SOP, etc.)

• Support Supplier Quality Development through technical coaching, mentorship and process optimization
• Monitor supplier performance and analyze supplier data to identify trends and proactively prevent non-conformances
• Promote and lead initiatives to improve supplier manufacturing processes and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Support in Qualification Tests and First Article Inspection (FAI) to ensure initial production runs meet all technical specifications, project-specific requirements, and Cladtek standards.
• Provide training to stakeholders and offer guidance to suppliers on quality standards, processes, and requirements
• Proactively promote the company QHSE Policy and ensure all supplier-related activities align with safety and environmental requirements

• Participate in departmental and projects meetings, as well as customer/accreditation audits
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues
• Build and maintain clear communication channels with stakeholders to align on quality targets and departmental goals

Working within the company approved delegation of authority, budgets, and tasks assigned by superior.

• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

Minimum:
Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Quality Engineering or relevant field.

Desirable: N/A

• Knowledge of integrated management system (e.g. ISO
  9001, ISO
  14001, ISO 45001, etc.)
• Familiarity or proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Presentation) and Adobe editor
• Proficiency in using quality analysis tools (e.g. 8D, FMEA , RCA, 6 Sigma, etc.)
• Desirable: ISO 9001; ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in supplier quality management, quality control, or quality assurance
• Experience in industrial manufacturing companies
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action processes
• Experience of dealing with customers and suppliers
• Eye for detail and a results driven approach.
• Good communication ability and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in business English communication in both written and spoken.
• Quick learner, good analytical skill, and complex problem-solving ability.