Supplier Quality Manager (NPI & Manufacturing Quality)

COMPANY OVERVIEW Our client is an organization operating within the advanced electronics and high-tech manufacturing sector, focused on power technologies and engineered solutions . The company serves global markets and is committed to delivering quality solutions, operational excellence, and sustainable business growth. Additional information about the organization will be shared with selected candidates at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process.

Location: CALABARZON, Philippines

Work Setup: Onsite

Compensation Flexibility: Open to negotiation for highly qualified candidates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead supplier quality activities across New Product Introduction (NPI) phases, including Prototype (Proto), Engineering Validation Testing (EVT), and Design Validation Testing (DVT). • Ensure supplier quality readiness aligns with NPI milestones, phase gates, and production requirements in collaboration with NPI Quality Program Management (QPM) teams. • Establish, validate, and maintain the Quality Critical Component List (QCCL) , ensuring critical supplier risks are assessed, mitigated, and resolved before NPI builds and DVT completion. • Develop supplier qualification strategies and quality control requirements for critical components, materials, and processes. • Assess supplier readiness for new product designs, manufacturing processes, materials, and technologies. • Oversee First Article Inspection (FAI) planning, execution readiness, and timely completion to support NPI build schedules. • Conduct supplier risk assessments using Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) , control plans, and process capability evaluations. • Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives focused on defect prevention, process reliability, and operational excellence. • Lead root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and preventive measures for supplier-related quality issues. • Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and external suppliers to resolve quality concerns and ensure successful NPI execution.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering , or a related engineering discipline. • At least 8-10 years of relevant experience in Supplier Quality, NPI Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or related functions. • Strong background in supplier quality management, New Product Introduction (NPI), and supplier risk assessment within a manufacturing environment. • Hands-on experience in supplier qualification, process validation, quality planning, and supplier readiness assessments. • Working knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, PPAP, and First Article Inspection (FAI) processes. • Experience leading supplier quality investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive improvement initiatives. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence teams and suppliers.