Supplier Quality Specialist – Supplier Quality Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Korea.

📋 Description

• Lead quality initiatives for designated suppliers, including the execution of quality plans.

• Identify and select suppliers through comprehensive qualification processes.

• Take ownership of supplier performance and drive enhancements using performance scorecards.

• Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance and implement improvement plans as necessary.

• Carry out supplier quality assurance and facilitate quality development activities.

• Oversee supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, and ongoing performance evaluation.

• Support key suppliers in achieving industrial standards of excellence.

• Utilize technical knowledge of engineering drawings to manage vendor relationships.

• Develop specialized knowledge and serve as a quality and best-practice resource.

• Participate in the development of strategies and policies, ensuring effective delivery within your scope of responsibility.

• Communicate complex or sensitive information and build consensus among stakeholders.

• Serve as a mentor and resource for less-experienced team members.

• Lead small-scale projects with moderate risks and resource needs.

• Leverage technical expertise and data analysis to support recommendations and address moderately complex issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in Sourcing & Supplier Quality Engineering.

• Educational background comparable to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or a high school diploma supplemented by relevant experience.

• 10–15 years of industry experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or Supplier Development roles.

• Practical experience with manufacturing processes and part complexities.

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership qualities.

• Aptitude for analyzing and resolving issues effectively.

• Capable of leading programs and projects successfully.

• Proficient in documenting, planning, marketing, and executing programs.

• Proven project management skills.

• Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certification or equivalent demonstrable experience.

• Competence in enhancing supplier statistical capabilities and assessing readiness to serve, including capacity verifications.

• CWI / CSWIP Welding certification.

• ASNT Level II certification in NDT; Level III or internal GE certification preferred.

• Familiarity with industry technical standards and codes such as ASTM, ASME, AWS, and EN.

• ISO Lead Auditor certification from a third-party registrar or accepted internal GE training/certification program.

• Certified RCA Leader or other recognized formal problem-solving expertise, such as Kepner Tregoe, 8D, or Apollo.

• Experience in manufacturing power generation equipment.

• Proactive mindset with ownership of issues and a process-oriented approach.

• Self-motivated individual.

• Strong influencing skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation assistance not provided.