Senior Supplier Quality Engineering

About our group:

We are the Supplier Quality team, a key part of Seagate’s Global Quality organization. Our mission is to ensure that components and materials from our worldwide suppliers meet Seagate’s quality standards and support high-performance storage solutions.
We work at the intersection of Supply Chain, Design Center, and Manufacturing to support both new product launches and volume production. Our team plays a critical role in managing supplier performance, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with global quality and regulatory requirements.
As part of a global network, we collaborate closely with teams across the U.S., Asia and other to deliver consistent, world-class quality.

About the role - you will:

• Qualify and onboard new suppliers through quality assessments and audits.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance using scorecards.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for supplier-related issues.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by working with cross-functional teams to ensure quality from the start.
• Collaborate with global teams to standardize quality processes and share best practices.
• Drive supplier development initiatives to improve quality, reliability, and capability.
• Ensure compliance to applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Spend most of the time at the Supplier site, work closely with Supplier team to deliver best in class components process and product.

About you:

• You are a proactive problem-solver with strong analytical and communication skills.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and are passionate about driving continuous improvement.
• You are a team player who values collaboration, integrity, and accountability.
• You bring a customer-focused mindset and act with a sense of urgency when addressing quality challenges.

Your experience includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SPC, 8D, OSB).
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing quality issues.
• Familiarity with international quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, BCMS).
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Location:

Teparuk, Thailand

Home to 4,000+ employees, our Teparuk site produces nano-recording heads, a crucial component of the read/write functionality of a hard disk drive. Our Teparuk facility is a fun and active site. Here at work you and your colleagues can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our 24-7 on-site canteen and coffee shop. Get in a few laps around our running track or enjoy volleyball, ping pong, badminton or football through our on-site gymnasium and fitness center. We also offer music, dance, and yoga activities. Enjoy many on-site festivals and celebrations as well as opportunities to give back to the local community.

Location: Teparuk Thailand
Travel: Up to 50%