Job Description

About this Position The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) at Henkel Songdo is responsible for ensuring raw material quality and supplier performance to support stable manufacturing operations. This role works closely with suppliers, Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to prevent raw material-related quality issues, drive root cause investigations, and implement sustainable corrective actions. The position plays a key role in strengthening supplier quality management, reducing material-related risks, and driving continuous improvement.

What you´ll do

• Monitor supplier quality performance and manage raw material-related quality issues; Lead supplier investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions (8D/CAPA)
• Coordinate supplier quality audits and follow up on improvement actions
• Investigate incoming material quality issues and manage supplier-related nonconformities (NCMR); Work with internal teams to assess raw material variations and their impact on finished product quality
• Support raw material qualification, change management (MoC), and risk assessments
• Analyze supplier quality trends and identify opportunities for improvement; Collaborate with Procurement and global Supplier Quality teams to drive supplier improvements
• Support statistical quality monitoring (SQC) and preventive actions for critical raw materials
• Maintain supplier quality records and ensure compliance with internal quality standards; Support customer and internal audits related to supplier and raw material quality
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, QC, and regional teams to resolve quality issues

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or manufacturing quality; Experience in chemical, electronics materials, or related manufacturing industries is preferred
• Knowledge of supplier quality management, incoming material inspection, and quality management systems; Experience with root cause analysis, 8D, CAPA, FMEA, and change management
• Understanding of statistical process control (SPC/SQC) and quality data analysis; Knowledge of ISO 9001 and SAP quality processes is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset; Ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English; Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Retirement Pension DC
• Support for Employee Contributions of National Health Insurance
• Support for Medical Check-up

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.