About us: iconic brand, tiny company.
Polaroid was founded in 1937 by one of the most seminal innovators of the 20th century, Edwin Land. His motto was, don't undertake a project unless it is manifestly important and nearly impossible. In 2008, Polaroid shuttered its last factory, but a group of diehard fans came together as The Impossible Project to save instant film. Over 10 years later that startup acquired what was left of Polaroid and today we're again a small group of people passionate about changing the world through great products.
Job summary
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will be responsible for managing and improving supplier quality performance. This role involves working closely with suppliers to ensure compliance with company quality standards, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The SQE will also collaborate with internal teams to resolve quality issues and support new product development.
What success looks like:
- Improved supplier performance: Setting measurable supplier metrics and reducing supplier quality issues.
- Effective and timely supplier audits: Leading to improvements and compliance.
- Support for new product development: Ensuring new products meet Polaroid's high-quality standards using PPAP tools.
- Monitoring and reporting supplier performance: Providing timely, clear, and accurate reports to management.
- Continuous improvement: Establishing effective 8D processes and following up on corrective and preventive actions with suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement supplier quality assurance processes and procedures.
- Monitor and report on supplier quality performance to management through metrics and KPIs
- Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborate with suppliers to develop corrective action plans and drive continuous improvement.
- Review and approve supplier quality documentation, including PPAP, FAI, and control plans.
- Work with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues.
- Support new product development by ensuring supplier quality during the design and production phases.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and act as the primary point of contact for quality-related matters.
- Ensure adherence to relevant industry standards and regulations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering studies such as Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Chemistry, Materials, or Industrial Engineering. Master's degree will be considered as a strong advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) role, preferably in the electronics, consumer products.
- Experience with quality standards such as ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949.
- Proficiency in quality auditing and supplier assessment.
- Proven experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
- Proven experience in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and 8D reporting.
- Certifications in specialist courses in auditing, quality inspections, and Six Sigma methodologies (VDA 6.3, Lean Six Sigma).
- Experience with Engineering Change Management systems (ECR/ECN).
- Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and root cause analysis.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Fluent in both English and Chinese (Mandarin).
- Ability to work independently and as part of an international team.
- Eligible to work in Taiwan and willing to travel frequently to suppliers across Asia.
What to expect
This is a full-time role based in our Taipei office. You will be reporting to the Manufacturing Manager and working closely with the Product Development teams in Taipei and in Amsterdam.
