Supplier Industry Engineer

Responsibilities: - Plan, organise and lead supplier industrialisation activities across the supply chain. - Develop, manage, audit and improve supplier manufacturing, assembly and quality control processes. - Lead New Product Introduction activities and drive supplier improvements in scalability, cost and quality. - Coordinate technical requirements between suppliers and internal Purchasing, Quality and Design teams. - Conduct supplier audits to ensure performance, delivery and reliability requirements are achieved. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define supplier performance specifications and metrics. - Lead supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes. - Guide suppliers in developing robust manufacturing processes and procedures. - Validate supplier corrective actions related to design and process changes. - Provide recommendations on alternative materials to improve design, manufacturability and cost. Requirements: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Material/Manufacturing Engineering. - 6-10 years of experience in assembly plant operations supporting electronic components, connectors, harnesses, PCBA or similar in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering. - Experience in Quality Systems and PPAP/APQP processes. - In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection. - Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience managing safety-critical parts. - Ability to define and execute projects using project management techniques. - Strong technical writing, data analysis and problem-solving skills. - Proficient in MS Office Suite. - Ability and willingness to travel 50-60%, including short-notice travel. - Professional level Japanese; proficient in English (Business level).