Mechanical Supplier Quality Engineer

Role Description

Who we are:

At UST, we help the world’s best organizations grow and succeed through transformation. Bringing together the right talent, tools, and ideas, we work with our client to co-create lasting change. Together, with over 30,000 employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.

Summary

We are looking for a motivated Mechanical Supplier Quality Engineer. The role focuses on managing supplier quality, resolving technical issues, and driving continuous improvement in supplier performance.

Job Description

Identify and document supplier-related non-conformances using internal systems (e.g., SAP, QMS)

Perform root cause analysis (RCA) using engineering tools and methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)

Collaborate with suppliers to understand technical issues and failure modes

Develop and validate corrective actions with suppliers

Ensure preventive measures are implemented to avoid recurrence

Interface with supplier quality engineers to resolve NCs.

Track and follow up on open issues until closure.

Analyze NC trends and generate reports for management.

Maintain dashboards and KPIs related to supplier quality performance.

Work with procurement, design, production, and quality teams to resolve supplier issues.

Provide feedback to design and sourcing teams for supplier improvement.

Assess the impact of supplier NCs on production and customer satisfaction.

Escalate critical issues to senior management or quality leadership

Required Skills

Understanding of Quality Management System and standards.

Familiarity with internal and supplier audit processes.

Knowledge of document control and traceability requirements.

Procedures for identifying, documenting, and managing supplier NCs.

Use of NC tracking tools (e.g., SAP QM, NCM, or custom QMS platforms)

Proficiency in RCA tools: 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram etc,.

Ability to lead or support 8D problem-solving processes

Developing effective CAPA plans with suppliers.

Verifying and validating corrective actions.

Monitoring effectiveness and closure of CAPAs

Understanding supplier process capabilities and control plans.

Familiarity with PPAP, FMEA, and APQP methodologies.

Ability to assess and improve supplier quality performance

Strong communication skills for working with suppliers and internal teams.

with XML data, schema design, and related tools and ecosystems.

Problem Solving

• Solves complex technical problems that have a broad impact on the business.
• Understanding and use of various problem-solving methodologies, such as 8D, six sigma, etc.
• Willingness to learn and flexible in problem-solving approaches
  
  

What We Believe

We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the centre of everything we do.

Humility

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity

We honour our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.



Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

• To support and promote the values of UST.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures
  
  

Skills

engineering design,root cause analysis,qms,sap,