Sr/Supplier Development Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

Support Head of SDQ to drive Supplier improvement, evaluation & qualification action.

Deploy VAT supplier standard & processes effectively across major suppliers.

Lead & Deploy supplier base to support relevant company requirements.

Evaluate and qualify suppliers based on selection criteria. Audit and perform supplier capability assessments according to Asia Supply Chain Growth Plan.

Drive continuous process improvement & identify key gaps at suppliers. Main focus on Machining Supplier, but not limited to Raw Materials, Surface Treatment (Clear/Hard Anodizing/Coating, Cleaning Level, Heat Treatment etc), M&E/P&E/E&E Assembly. Includes supplier training on VAT-specific processes and standards.

Perform supplier situation analysis and execute quality improvement plan. Pursuit of quality goals and implementation and monitoring of improvement measures.

Handling of suppliers non-conformance and implement corrective actions.

Feed technical & analytical data to support reporting of supplier development status. Ensure technical action is validated in the event of process improvement or escalation.

Co-drive Supplier Quality Management Review or Quarterly Business Review with Category Management.

Job Requirements:

Bachelors degree, post graduate or master degree in engineering

(Mechanical, Mechatronics or equivalent).

Preferably Machinist / Mechanical Engineer or equivalent.

Worked directly from complex blueprints, patterns, sketches, 2D/3D/Steps Files.

Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) and Datum Referencing.

Experience in equipment & process enhancement to improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques and quality improvement.

Experience in supplier management and change management.

Familiar in handling Aluminium & Stainless Steel.

Demonstrated technical and analytical ability with high degree of professional acumen. Coupled with the ability to present results clearly and compellingly.

Demonstrated experience with production line setup/validation, equipment selection/qualification, manufacturing approaches for high/low volume/mix, and working with contract manufacturers.

Team player who works effectively in team or independent work environments.

Self-starter with the ability to adapt, critical thinking skills & problem solving.

Proficiency in Excel, Word and Power Point.

Good presentation and negotiation skills.

Excellent communication skills.