A manufacturing and technology company in the United Arab Emirates is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier process reviews, quality audits and corrective action programs. This role ensures incoming materials and supplier processes consistently meet quality, safety and compliance standards.
About the Role Scope
Supplier Oversight: Process reviews, quality audits, control plan development and process capability studies
Part Qualification: Initial and sustaining part approval activities based on component criticality
Performance Tracking: Developing and reporting quality performance metrics on supplier output
Continuous Improvement: Driving corrective actions, root cause analysis and lean initiatives
Why This Role Stands Out
Technical Ownership: Direct influence over supplier quality and product reliability
Cross-Functional Exposure: Work closely with production, safety and engineering teams
Global Standards: Apply ISO 9001 and recognized quality management systems
Position Overview
As Supplier Quality Engineer, you will take the lead on supplier quality assessments, qualification and selection activities, while resolving quality issues directly with suppliers. You’ll track Supplier Corrective Action Requests until verified effective, support lean and cost-saving initiatives, and mentor junior production staff on quality, health and safety practices.
Why This Role Matters: Consistent supplier quality protects product reliability and customer trust. As Supplier Quality Engineer, you set the standard for incoming materials, resolve issues before they reach production, and help the organization run leaner, safer and more efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in supplier process reviews, quality audits, control plan development and gage studies
- Support initial and sustaining part qualification based on component criticality
- Lead supplier quality assessments as part of qualification and selection activities
- Develop, analyze and report quality performance metrics on actual supplier performance
- Identify supplier development and process improvement opportunities, driving corrective actions
- Initiate, review and track Supplier Corrective Action Requests until verified effective
- Resolve quality issues with suppliers and ensure compliance with specifications
- Work with cross-functional teams to verify incoming materials meet requirements
- Mentor production operators and promote quality, health, safety and environmental standards
- Identify labor/material cost savings and support ongoing lean improvement initiatives
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in a related quality or engineering role
- License: Valid UAE Driving License required
- Quality Systems: Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management standards
- Technical Skills: Strong grasp of electrical and mechanical concepts
- HSE Compliance: Full PPE compliance and familiarity with emergency procedures
Who Should Apply?
- Quality Engineers: With supplier audit and corrective action experience
- Mechanical/Electrical Engineers: Looking to specialize in supplier quality management
- ISO 9001 Practitioners: Ready to lead quality improvement across the supply chain
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