Sr. Engineer

Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer - Electrode Raw Materials

Position Overview

The SQA Engineer is responsible for managing the quality assurance activities related to electrode raw materials supplied by vendors. The role focuses on supplier qualification, incoming material quality, process audits, PPAP approvals, issue resolution, and continuous supplier quality improvement to ensure consistent material performance and compliance with customer and organizational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, qualify, and monitor suppliers of electrode raw materials.
• Conduct supplier audits and assess compliance with quality management systems and process requirements.
• Review and approve PPAP submissions, material certifications, test reports, and quality documentation.
• Lead supplier quality investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor supplier quality performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with procurement, R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure raw material compliance.
• Ensure incoming materials meet specified quality standards, technical requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Support new supplier development and raw material localization projects.
• Manage non-conforming material issues and supplier claims.
• Participate in risk assessments and supplier development programs to improve process capability and product quality.

Qualifications:

• Experience with electrode raw materials, metals, alloys, powders, chemicals, or related manufacturing materials is preferred.
• Ability to interpret material specifications, technical drawings, and test reports.
• Proficiency in MS Office and quality data analysis tools.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel for supplier audits and development activities.