Job Description

The Director, Supplier Quality – EE & Modules is responsible for leading supplier quality strategy and execution across Electrical & Electronic (EE) components and integrated modules. This role ensures robust supplier performance, launch readiness, and systemic prevention of quality issues through strong governance, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier Development.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Leadership & Strategy

• Own and execute the supplier quality strategy for EE & Module commodities, aligning quality objectives with program, cost, and timing commitments

• Serve as the executive escalation point for high-risk suppliers, systemic quality issues, and launch readiness concerns

• Establish governance, metrics, and standards to drive defect prevention, issue containment, and continuous improvement across the supply base

People & Organization Leadership

• Lead and develop a global team of Supplier Quality Managers, Engineers, and Specialists

• Drive talent development, succession planning, and performance management aligned with current and future organizational needs

• Promote a data-driven and accountability-focused quality culture across the organization

Supplier Performance & Risk Management

• Oversee supplier assessments, audits, APQP execution, and risk mitigation plans for EE and module suppliers

• Ensure effective problem resolution through root cause analysis, corrective action validation, and lessons learned implementation

• Monitor and act on quality KPIs, launch metrics, and supplier scorecards to ensure sustained improvement

Cross-Functional & Executive Engagement

• Partner closely with Purchasing, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Program Management to support sourcing and launch decisions

• Prepare and present supplier quality status, risks, and recovery plans to senior leadership and executive forums

• Influence supplier selection, sourcing strategies, and make/buy decisions through quality-driven insights

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)

• 10 or more years of progressive experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, or Product Engineering

• Demonstrated experience leading managers and global teams

• Strong technical background in electrical/electronic systems, modules, or complex assemblies

• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and resolve complex, system-level quality issues

Critical Competencies

• Strategic and critical thinking

• Executive-level written and verbal communication

• Supplier relationship and escalation management

• Data-driven decision making

• Transformational leadership mindset