Section Manager (Supplier Quality Engineering)

Primary Roles

The Section Manager – Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) is responsible for leading and strengthening supplier quality performance across Makino Asia’s supply chain. This role serves as a critical frontline function within QA to drive quality at source, enhance supplier defect prevention capability, and ensure robust incoming quality control.

The position will support Makino's transition from reactive quality management to preventive, process-driven quality assurance, while ensuring alignment across regional factories and suppliers.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Management & Governance

• Lead supplier quality strategy and execution to improve supplier performance and reliability.
• Drive supplier defect reduction initiatives.
• Establish and enforce supplier quality governance, KPIs, and escalation frameworks.
• Manage Vendor Quality Index (VQI) tracking an...