Supplier Quality Engineer

We are currently supporting a leading global consumer appliance company on a Supplier Quality Engineer opportunity based in Singapore.

This is a hands-on role focused on supplier quality, manufacturing capability and continuous improvement, working closely with OEM/ODM suppliers across key components and finished products. The role will have strong exposure to R&D, Engineering and Operations, with a focus on driving sustainable supplier performance and independence.

What you'll be doing:

• Own and drive supplier quality performance across key components and Finished Goods.
• Ensure suppliers meet required product, process and regulatory standards.
• Assess supplier capability through gap analysis, identify risks and implement improvement plans.
• Monitor supplier performance using data and statistics, including FPY, QA, PSI and CTX, to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and follow up on SCARs and corrective actions, ensuring timely and effective closure.
• Partner with R&D, Engineering and Operations during product development to ensure supplier readiness and product quality.
• Contribute quality inputs to quality agreements, project plans, sourcing decisions and quality targets.
• Drive quality awareness and continuous improvement across both internal teams and external suppliers.
• Support supplier qualification and changes to the Approved Supplier List.

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Electrical.
• 4–6+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Product Quality or Process Engineering.
• Experience within domestic appliances, small domestic appliances or related component manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality methodologies including FMEA, SPC, APQP, MSA, Control Plans, QFD, CTQ and Lean.
• Strong supplier auditing experience; Lead Auditor certification is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently drive supplier quality issues to resolution.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with R&D, Engineering, Operations and suppliers.
• Proactive, hands-on and results-driven, with a strong ownership mindset and sense of urgency.

Why it's interesting:

A great opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer to take ownership of regional/global supplier quality, work closely with engineering and product development teams, and have a direct impact on supplier capability, product quality and continuous improvement.