Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

  

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description:

   

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to manage and improve supplier quality performance for electronic and mechanical components used in our networking product lines. The SQE will work closely with suppliers, design engineers, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to ensure that supplied parts meet all required specifications and quality standards.

Identified candidate will be based in Vietnam, Hanoi.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Qualification and Auditing:

• Qualify new suppliers through audits and capability assessments.
• Conduct periodic supplier audits (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, IPC standards, etc.).
• Evaluate supplier processes, quality systems, and capacity for continuous improvement.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance:
• Ensure supplier compliance with engineering specifications, RoHS and environmental/regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve PPAP, FAI, and quality documentation from suppliers.
• Issue Resolution:
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for supplier-related issues (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Work with suppliers to drive zero-defect quality culture and reduce defect rates.
• Component Quality Management:
• Develop incoming inspection plans and criteria for electronic (PCBs, ICs, connectors) and mechanical parts (enclosures, fasteners, thermal parts).
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Monitor and report supplier quality metrics (PPM, DPPM, on-time delivery).
• Implement and track supplier improvement programs and initiatives.
• Support cost reduction and localization initiatives without compromising quality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, ideally within electronics or networking industries.
• Strong knowledge of electronic and mechanical components used in telecom/networking products.
• Familiarity with IPC standards, GD&T, APQP, PPAP, and statistical quality tools.
• Experience with ISO 9001/14001, IATF 16949, or other quality system standards.
• Strong analytical, communication, and supplier management skills.
• Ability to travel to supplier sites domestically and internationally.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with PCBA manufacturing, surface mount technology (SMT), or cable assemblies.
• Knowledge of network hardware (switches, routers, access points, etc.).
• Proficiency in quality tools: Minitab, SPC, FMEA, DOE.

Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Agile Scrum Development, Analytical Thinking, Bias, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Data Controls, Design, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Group Problem Solving, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity {+ 5 more}

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_03

    

    

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