Senior Associate, Supplier Quality Management Engineer

Newell Brands

. Support successful launch of new products across Asia through regional quality engineering expertise .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeChinaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality engineering, project management, and risk analysis to ensure successful product launches and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in utilizing quality tools and methodologies to drive continuous improvement and enhance supplier performance.

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Quality EngineeringRisk AnalysisProject ManagementSupplier DevelopmentContinuous Improvement

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Hard Skills

Quality AuditsProcess ControlFailure Analysis7 Quality ToolsDFMEAPFMEAStatistical Process ControlAdvanced Quality PlanningVerification and Validation TestingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProcess Efficiency Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelWordPowerPointPower BIOutlook Mail System

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified QECertified QA

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringProduct SafetyRegulatory AffairsSupply ChainManufacturingCost of FailureConsumer ReturnsWarranty Complaints

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support successful launch of new products across Asia through regional quality engineering expertise
Partner with regional quality engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure quality, performance, and regulatory requirements
Conduct product, process, supplier quality system, and STA audits
Judge and communicate unacceptable quality issues, product/process findings, and new-project quality concerns to suppliers and internal teams, including the US team
Ensure NPD progresses smoothly from ESL to MP through sample review, risk evaluation, feedback, and pre-shipment audits
Manage projects and provide project support from the Quality function
Identify project risks, develop mitigation actions, and manage mitigation plans
Assist with verification and validation testing for new products and sustaining design changes
Participate in risk analysis, including risk assessments, DFMEA/PFMEA, control plans, and STA
Drive the Mass Production Approval Process through launch gates for NPD products
Work independently with suppliers and report promptly on quality activities
Participate in projects to reduce Cost of Failure, including consumer returns and warranty complaints/dollars
Complete and analyze quality data, identify trends, and facilitate improvement actions
Use 8D/CAR processes for quality issues and data-driven improvement
Provide data reporting and email follow-up to drive quality improvement
Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Product Safety, Regulatory Affairs, or closely related field required
Can communication in both English and local language
CET-4 or above
Interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
Computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point, Power BI, outlook mail system, etc.)
Electrical (adapter/motor/PCBA/battery) experience
3 years’ experience or above within quality, supply chain, manufacturing and/or related field
Process oriented; continuous improvement
Organizational, analytical, and process efficiency skills
Knowledge of 7 Quality tools, DOE, SPC, and Advanced Quality Planning tools
Ability to conduct motor/adapter/battery/PCBA process control and failure analysis
Certified QE or QA preferred
Willing to travel and work onsite at supplier plants, follow plant work time, and flexibly adjust for overtime work