Vendor Quality Assurance

Vendor Quality Assurance (VQA)

Position Summary

The Vendor Quality Assurance (VQA) Engineer is responsible for ensuringsupplier quality performance, managing supplier-related issues, and drivingcontinuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct supplier audits andqualification activities

· Manage supplier quality issues, including:

· SCAR tracking and closure

· Root cause verification

· Monitor supplier performance metrics:

· Incoming defect rate

· Yield impact

· On-time delivery quality

· Drive supplier improvement initiatives

· Collaborate with IQC and Engineering teamsto resolve issues

· Support new supplier selection andqualification

· Ensure suppliers comply with:

· Quality standards

· Technical specifications

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering or related discipline

Experience

· 3+ years of experience in supplier qualityor vendor management

• Experience in semiconductor or optical component supply chain preferred

Technical Skills

· Strong understanding of:

· Supplier quality systems

· Incoming material specifications

· Experience in:

· Supplier audits

· Supplier qualification and development

· SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Requests)

· Familiarity with:

· Optical components (laser, PD, PIC,lenses, etc.)

· Mechanicaland electronic components

Soft Skills

· Strong communication and negotiationskills

· Analytical thinking and problem-solving

· Ability to work with global suppliers