Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE - DSS - Bac Giang)

Position: Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Location: Nếnh/ Bac Giang Province
Division: DataCom & Specialty Solutions (DSS)
Reports to: Manager, Supplier Quality
Direct Reports: IQC Leader, Technicians, Inspectors

Who we are

MOLEX, a brand under KOCH Industries with its headquarters in Wichita, Kansas (USA), is one of the world’s leading interconnector manufacturers. Molex creates connections for life by providing technologies that transform the future and improve lives. With a presence in over 40 countries, Molex offers a full range of products, services, and connectivity solutions for the data communications, healthcare, industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics industries. We not only develop solutions for customers but also Create Connections for Life.

Role Overview

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will lead initiatives to ensure and continuously improve supplier quality performance. This role focuses on reducing supply chain risks, optimizing incoming material inspection processes, and driving cost efficiency. You will manage the IQC team and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to maintain high standards of quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement projects to maintain and improve supplier quality.
• Partner with Sourcing, PM, and Engineering teams to qualify new suppliers and components.
• Lead audits of key vendors (process, product, and quality systems) to identify risks and implement corrective strategies.
• Evaluate supplier performance and drive improvement plans to mitigate risks.
• Manage nonconformity handling, analyze root causes, and prevent recurrence across the supply chain.
• Define inspection standards with RD and ENG teams, optimize IQC processes, and align with suppliers on critical control points.
• Continuously improve supplier performance in quality and delivery while reducing inspection costs.
• Oversee IQC resource allocation, personnel development, and competency enhancement.
• Drive efficiency and accuracy in incoming material inspections and abnormal material handling.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Mechanical, or Electrical disciplines.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years in supplier quality management within optical, electrical, or mechanical industries, including IQC management.
• Preferred: Experience with ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards.

Skills:

• Strong expertise in supplier quality management and incoming material control.
• Knowledge of mechanical parts, plating, molding, PCB, TOSA/ROSA, lenses, and optical products.
• Proficient in continuous quality improvement and problem-solving.
• Effective communication in English (written and spoken).
• Preferred: Familiarity with raw material properties, manufacturing processes, and the ability to communicate in both English and Chinese.