Quality Engineer
Core
Ensure products meet high quality, safety, and regulatory requirements across key markets by working with R&D, sourcing, suppliers, and external testing partners.
Role type
Supplier Quality Engineer (Consumer Goods)
Builds
Consumer goods (garden tools, cutting tools, scissors) ready for market
Domain
Consumer goods manufacturing / Quality Engineering
Required skills
APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, root cause analysis, CAPA, supplier audits, ISO 9001, regulatory compliance (REACH, RoHS), KPI monitoring
Preferred skills
Experience with garden tools, cutting tools, scissors, consumer goods manufacturing, third-party certification schemes (UL, GS)
Technologies
APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, ISO 9001, SMETA, BSCI
Responsibilities
Act as primary quality interface between company and suppliers; Establish and maintain supplier quality requirements; Drive supplier qualification and approval processes; Ensure compliance with applicable regulations; Define and monitor supplier KPIs; Lead regular supplier performance reviews; Identify high-risk suppliers and implement mitigation plans; Plan and conduct supplier audits; Ensure supplier adherence to ISO standards; Support social and environmental compliance audits; Lead root cause analysis for supplier-related issues; Drive corrective and preventive actions; Manage supplier claims and cost recovery; Collaborate with R&D and procurement during product development; Approve first articles and production readiness.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
