Supplier Quality Engineer

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end supplier quality performance, including qualification, onboarding, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary quality interface between suppliers and internal teams such as Engineering, Procurement, and R&D.
• Define and deploy supplier quality strategies focused on risk mitigation and cost of poor quality (COPQ) reduction.
• Establish and track supplier KPIs (defect rate, yield impact, audit scores) and drive accountability through regular business reviews.
• Lead supplier qualification activities, including technical capability assessments and process audits.
• Drive structured problem-solving using methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) from issuance through validation of preventive actions.
• Define and enforce contamination control requirements and assess supplier cleanroom environments.
• Utilize data analytics tools to drive digitalization and provide predictive insights into supplier performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Materials, or related field).
• 3–5 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or related roles in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and methodologies including ISO standards, SPC, FMEA, and Control Plans.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools such as Minitab, Spotfire, or Power BI.
• Proven experience in conducting audits and driving root cause analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in quality-related disciplines such as Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt or CQE.
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), supplier qualification, and process validation.
• Willingness to travel for supplier audits and business needs.

About the Company

At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world, fueling a brighter, smarter future through data storage solutions.