Supplier Quality Engineer

Fieldpiece is hiring a Sr. Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (SQA Engineer) to ensure the products and components supplied by ODM suppliers meet the company’s specifications, quality standards and regulatory requirements.  You’ll collaborate closely with ODM/OEM/Suppliers and partners to implement robust quality systems, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.  Experience working with suppliers in the APAC region and/or speaking Mandarin is required as well as 30-50% travel – national and international.

Fieldpiece isn’t just a company – it’s a thriving team of innovators, committed to pushing boundaries and celebrating curiosity. Since 1990, we’ve been providing HVACR professionals with rugged, feature-rich tools like meters, manifolds, leak detectors, and more. 

We offer a hybrid (3 days onsite), flexible work schedule in our Orange, CA office with a kitchen full of snacks to keep you charged throughout the day and an onsite music room with complimentary lessons.  As one of the Best Places to Work in SoCal (2023 & 2024), we’re proud of our collaborative culture and Hire to Retire philosophy. 

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain supplier quality assurance strategies tailored to ODM/OEM partnerships.
• Qualify and audit ODM/OEM partners and suppliers according to company standards (e.g., ISO 9001 or industry-specific requirements ISO 80079).
• Manage PPAP/FAI submissions and ensure timely approval of supplier production readiness.
• Review and approve quality plans, control plans, and process flows provided by ODM/OEM/Suppliers.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action processes (8D, DMAIC, etc.) for supplier-related issues.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs (e.g., PPM, OTD, audit scores, supplier score cards-SSC.) and initiate improvement plans where needed.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring supplier quality readiness during development and ramp up phases.
• Collaborate with R&D, Procurement, and Manufacturing to align design for quality with ODM/OEM/supplier capabilities.
• Participate in Engineering Change Management processes involving ODM/OEM/Suppliers.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field).
• Fluent Mandarin.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality, preferably in an ODM or EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality standards (ISO 9001, 13612, 80079 etc.) and industry best practices.
• Experience with supplier audits, PPAP, P/FMEA, SPC, and MSA. (Current ISO auditor/lead auditor qualification an advantage)
• Hands-on experience with problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, etc.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., RoHS, REACH, FCC, CE, PROP65 etc.).
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Ability to travel 30% domestically and internationally.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with overseas ODMs (e.g., in Asia-Pacific region).
• Experience in Lean/KT methods Preferred certificates in such methods.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics, SAP, Oracle)
• Experience in Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 80079-34 (an Advantage)
• Multilingual capabilities, Mandarin, or other relevant languages are a plus.

Excellent benefits!

• Matching 401k up to 4% with immediate vesting.
• Healthcare premiums are subsidized 80% for you and your family with HSA and FSA options.
• Supplemental Term Life, Employee Assistance Programs (EAD), and more.
• Hire to Retire philosophy that includes personal career development plans.
• Onsite music program with lessons from guitar, piano and voice coaches. 
• Annual company bonus.

The California base annual salary range for this role is currently $110,00-$135,000 plus bonus.  Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members. We can share more information about our bonus program and benefits during the hiring process.
EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

Our values drive everything we do and our culture.

We are a TRIBE.

Our collective growth starts with individual growth.

We are fully engaged and empowered, collaborating to achieve our common mission.

Our people are central in making Fieldpiece the best place we will work, ever.

We do the UPFRONT HOMEWORK.

We are prepared before coming together to move forward effectively.

We begin with the end in mind by understanding The Why upfront, visualizing, researching, and acting.

We address obstacles head-on with creativity, grit and tenacity, while having fun along the way.

We deliver the RIGHT STUFF.

We deliver innovative solutions by seeing the world through the eyes of our customers.

Our culture of purposeful critical thinking leads to greatness now, rather than perfection never.

We earn TRUST.

We prove our credibility, reliability, and genuine interest in others to build lasting relationships.

Our tribe, partners, end users, suppliers and channel partners can rely on us to listen, act with integrity, and deliver quality.

We are LEAN.

We never stop searching for a better way.

We get started, fail fast, and move forward.

Our actions deliver valuable results.

We leave our EGO at the door.

We are unconcerned to be judged by the questions we ask.

With humility, we value and pursue ideas and feedback from everyone.

Our personal success is derived from the tribe’s success.