Supplier Quality Engineer - Sports Equipment

Supplier Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead supplier development and qualification activities for manufacturing processes such as metal fabrication, machining, casting, aluminum extrusion, coating, and related operations.

2. Establish and maintain supplier quality standards, procedures, and control documentation to ensure consistent product quality.

3. Conduct supplier audits, process assessments, and capability evaluations to ensure compliance with company and industry requirements.

4. Monitor supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve KPI targets.

5. Coordinate corrective and preventive actions with suppliers to resolve product and process non-conformities.

6. Support the sourcing and purchasing teams in supplier selection, qualification, and approval activities.

7. Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams during new product introduction to ensure manufacturability and supplier readiness.

8. Identify potential suppliers, manufacturing technologies, and process improvements that support business growth and operational efficiency.

9. Analyze manufacturing and quality issues to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective solutions.

10. Provide technical support for supplier-related quality concerns and participate in cross-functional problem-solving activities.

11. Manage supplier non-conformance reports (NCR) and follow up on containment and corrective action implementation.

12. Support material or component decisions in cases of supply quality deviations or production risks.

13. Review incoming product quality and ensure supplier compliance with specifications and quality expectations.

14. Escalate critical supplier quality issues and communicate risks effectively to internal stakeholders and management.

15. Participate in supplier visits, production audits, inspections, and validation activities to ensure process stability and product reliability.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related Engineering fields

• Experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or new product introduction environments

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly operations

• Knowledge of quality management and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Poka-Yoke, SMED, and Value Stream Mapping

• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action tools (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, CAPA)

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel

• Familiarity with CAD or AutoCAD is an advantage

• Strong communication, coordination, and supplier management skills

• Hands-on problem-solving mindset with good analytical abilities

• Fluent in English

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for supplier visits and audits