Supplier Quality Manager (Motor)

Position Summary

The Supplier Quality Manager will lead the SQE engineers to work with supplier partners to improve the supplier quality performance of the supplied parts, drive the use of proper corrective action methodology and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. In addition, driving continuous improvement of the quality systems of the supply base using the necessary quality and problems solving tools to ensure sufficient supplier capability. The candidate will drive the use of proper corrective action methodology for non-conforming suppliers and supplied components and develop process to prevent reoccurrence and ensure compliance to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of SQE engineers to manage the incoming quality of motor components under management’s direction & instruction
• Support sourcing team to audit & qualify potential suppliers.
• Identify and prioritize suppliers who are lacking in performance and develop plan to visit/audit those suppliers for improvements.
• Ensures suppliers meet TTI quality standards. Develop supplier to meet these quality requirements as needed.
• Support NPD/NPI..(New Product Development) projects by focusing on new components’ quality part consistency and fulfill product application
• Review engineering specifications and drawings to determine supplier’s abilities to meet parameters and reviews new and modified product designs from a material & application standpoint advising modifications when necessary.
• Provide leadership on-site at supplier locations to drive team efforts and activities.
• Work with Engineering to drive technical document changes when needed.
• Follow up material quality issues found by IQC,MQA…in mass production and from customer complaint. Follow up with suppliers on 8D SCAR closure and effectiveness to prevent problem recurrence.
• Verify report from suppliers (8D,inspection report, test report, etc.); review supplier's documents (process, WI, quality plan, records, etc).
• Hold meeting with supplier weekly or monthly to discuss any product quality issue / customer complaint, drive corrective action and follow up.
• Assist Purchasing and customer service to expedite product from suppliers in urgent situations.
• Prepare the weekly and monthly quality performance reports to his supervisor.

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering disciplines.
• Minimum 8 years of working experience in Motor industry. Familiarity with motor manufacturing production and quality control.
• Knowledge about the AC, DC and BLDC motor design principles and manufacturing processes
• Minimum 2 years of experience on a position of Supplier Quality or Quality Engineer. Familiar with Six Sigma, ISO 9001, Quality methods and tools such as FMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC, DOE, 8D, AQL Sampling etc
• Prefer to have reliability test experience; familiar with design for related reliability test items, conditions, failure analysis and report test status, etc.
• Able to work independently and pro-actively.
• Strong skills in problem analysis and solving.
• Intermediate English reading, writing and speaking skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• PC skills required (MS Office, Outlook, etc.).Experience with ERP system (e.g. SAP, Oracle) will be an advantage.

Leadership Competencies (LC) required:

• A self-starter with a "hands-on" approach. Eager to drive key initiatives.
• Ensure assigned task completed effectively and timely.
• Capable of developing and driving teams to achieve results.

Position Factors

Reporting relationship:

• Reports to Senior Director, Ryobi Asia Quality CPT

• Job type: Permanent