We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in the UAE to participate in supplier process reviews, quality audits, control plan development, process capability and gage studies, and part qualification activities. This role ensures incoming materials meet required specifications while driving supplier development, corrective actions, and continuous quality improvement across the manufacturing supply base.
About the Role – Supplier Quality & Compliance in Manufacturing
Core Focus: Supplier audits, part qualification, and quality performance monitoring
Standards Scope: ISO 9001 quality systems and technical compliance
Technical Domain: Strong grounding in electrical and mechanical engineering concepts
Continuous Improvement: Lean initiatives, corrective actions, and root cause analysis
Safety Commitment: Full adherence to QHSE, PPE, and emergency response procedures
Career Growth & Quality Leadership
Strategic Location: United Arab Emirates – a growing hub for manufacturing and supplier quality operations
Cross-Functional Exposure: Work directly with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues
Mentorship Opportunity: Guide production operators and promote quality, health, safety, and environmental standards
Career Growth: Build deep expertise in supplier development and manufacturing quality systems
Position Overview
This Supplier Quality Engineer role involves participating in supplier process reviews, quality audits, control plan development, and process capability studies, as well as initial and sustaining part qualification activities. You will lead supplier quality assessments, develop and report quality performance metrics, drive corrective actions and root cause analysis, resolve quality issues with suppliers, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure incoming materials consistently meet required specifications.
Why This Role Matters: As Supplier Quality Engineer, you directly influence the quality and reliability of materials entering the manufacturing process, lead supplier assessments and corrective action processes that protect product integrity, apply ISO 9001 standards and technical engineering knowledge across the supply base, mentor production teams while promoting a strong quality and safety culture, and build expertise at the intersection of supplier management and technical quality engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Audits & Qualification
- Participate in supplier process reviews, quality audits, control plan development, and gage studies
- Participate in initial and sustaining part qualification and approval activities
- Take the lead on supplier quality assessments during qualification and selection activities
Quality Performance & Corrective Actions
- Develop, analyze, and report Quality Performance Metrics of actual supplier performance
- Identify supplier development and process improvement opportunities
- Initiate, review, and track Supplier Corrective Action Requests until verified as effective
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions as necessary
Compliance & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Assess quality and compliance with specifications and standards
- Resolve quality issues directly with suppliers
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure incoming materials meet required specifications
- Develop quality improvement plans with suppliers and ensure implementation
Mentorship & Continuous Improvement
- Mentor and set an example for lower-grade production operators
- Promote Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental management systems
- Identify labour/material cost savings through lean initiatives
- Improve production output through ongoing improvement initiatives
QHSE & Safety Compliance
- Identify QHSE issues and coordinate with HODs or Safety Officers as needed
- Ensure 100% PPE compliance and adherence to company HSE policy
- Maintain familiarity with emergency equipment and assembly procedures
- Uphold equal opportunity, cultural diversity, and anti-harassment policies
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of relevant supplier quality or manufacturing quality experience
- Valid UAE driving license required
Technical Competencies
- Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards such as ISO 9001
- Technically strong in electrical and mechanical engineering concepts
- Familiarity with process capability studies, gage studies, and control plans
Essential Skills
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities
- Ability to mentor and influence production teams
- Commitment to workplace health, safety, and environmental standards
About This Manufacturing Quality Opportunity
This role sits within a manufacturing organization’s supplier quality function in the UAE, responsible for ensuring incoming materials and supplier processes meet rigorous technical and compliance standards. The position combines hands-on audit and qualification work with mentorship, continuous improvement, and QHSE responsibilities, offering strong career growth for engineers who want to specialize in supplier quality management.
Career Excellence: Build a specialized career in supplier quality engineering within a technically driven manufacturing environment in the UAE.
Who Should Apply?
- Quality Engineers: With ISO 9001 experience and a mechanical/electrical engineering background
- Supplier Quality Specialists: Experienced in audits, part qualification, and corrective actions
- Manufacturing Engineers: Looking to move into supplier-facing quality leadership roles
- Continuous Improvement Professionals: Skilled in lean initiatives and root cause analysis
- QHSE-Minded Engineers: Committed to safety, mentorship, and quality culture on the shop floor
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