Director, Supplier Quality EE and Modules

Role Overview 

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