Supplier Quality Engineering Manager

Baker Hughes

. Lead and inspire a team of Supplier Quality Engineers, driving ownership, collaboration, coaching, and mentoring .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeSuzhou • ChinaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Quality Engineering, with a strong focus on leadership, collaboration, and quality process improvement. Proficient in project management and ISO 9001 standards, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction across the supply chain.

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Supplier Quality EngineeringProject ManagementISO 9001 CertificationLeadership SkillsProblem Solving

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Hard Skills

Quality EngineeringSupplier SurveillanceNCR/RCA AnalysisSupplier Performance ReviewsQuality Tools

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCoachingMentoringInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO 9001 Certification

Industry Keywords

Supplier QualityQuality ProcessesManufacturingProcurementEngineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and inspire a team of Supplier Quality Engineers, driving ownership, collaboration, coaching, and mentoring
Represent supplier quality for the BH Site (Suzhou) in internal leadership meetings and handle escalations
Establish a regular operating rhythm with SQEs to review supplier quality initiatives, NCR/RCA, qualifications, and supplier surveillance
Drive cultural transformation across the team and external suppliers
Conduct quarterly supplier quality performance reviews through supplier scorecards
Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Quality across the supply chain
Participate in supplier business reviews and shape decisions affecting execution, compliance, and customer satisfaction
Promote quality processes, tools, and training across suppliers and internal teams
Track and monitor supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, and performance
Assist key suppliers toward industrial standards of excellence
Develop approaches, methods, and knowledge management solutions integrating multifunctional perspectives
Develop influencing skills and team members to achieve objectives
Deliver and handle professional work in the department

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 10 additional years of experience in Quality/Supplier Quality Engineering/Operations
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Established project management skills
Strong knowledge, adequate training and certification in ISO 9001 standard and quality tools
Fluent in English
Able to travel abroad as needed, up to 20-30%
Experience in people leadership positions in a regional or global role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Working flexible hours
Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs
Additional elected or voluntary benefits
Training and development opportunities
Reward and recognition programs