Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Supplier Quality Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Penang • 🇲🇾 Malaysia

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
Benefits
  • 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.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
supplier qualificationauditingroot cause analysiscorrective actionincoming inspection plansquality metricsstatistical quality toolsGD&TAPQPPPAP
Soft skills
analytical skillscommunication skillssupplier managementleadershipcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering