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Fellow
Supplier Quality Manager
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What they do
A Supplier Quality Engineer manages relationships with suppliers with a focus on improvement of product quality. Performs audits to ensure compliance with quality standards of their organization and regulatory standards.
$113,968 / year median in California
-2% projected decline
Job Description
About Fellow We believe that the act of making should be meaningful and fulfilling, done with intention and precision. Fellow makes beautifully functional tools for any kitchen, designed in San Francisco and used around the world. When the simple motions of life become small moments of joy, that's Everyday Magic.™ This role is based in Shenzhen/Foshan/Zhongshan, China, with frequent travel to supplier sites within the region. Who You Are Fellow is looking for a Supplier Quality Manager to join our Operations & Quality team. This role oversees the quality systems across our factories, ensuring every product that ships meets our standards. The ideal candidate is proactive and independent, with broad experience across manufacturing, metrology, and supplier management, along with strong communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude. What You'll Do Establish and maintain quality control plans for our production lines Build strong supplier relationships that support daily operations, grounded in trust, clear communication, and mutual accountability Work independently, visiting suppliers regularly to conduct audits, review testing, and support development Review and approve quality-related procedures, including SOPs, SIPs, and MSOPs Qualify new suppliers through quality system audits and Lean Six Sigma assessments Audit existing suppliers and coach them toward stronger quality systems Get involved early on new product introductions, leading design reviews, risk assessments, and qualification, through onsite production line reviews and final sign-off for mass production Partner closely with engineering and product design on development activities such as spec qualification, PFMEA/DFMEA, and reliability testing Analyze data and share clear, actionable summaries with the team Identify and respond to manufacturing quality issues (8D/RCCA), including quarantining and sorting affected parts or products as needed Drive suppliers to resolve quality issues from the production line and from customers, using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and DOE Lead CTQ (Critical to Quality) implementation at supplier sites, using FMEA, control plans, MSA, CPK, SPC, and error-proofing to standardize and improve their processes Support cross-functional teams on continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives Drive supplier scorecard performance (CTQ, Lean, PPM) to hit annual KPIs Apply DOE, process FMEA, and other industry-standard tools to get ahead of process risks and fine-tune parameters Coordinate with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams on PCN review, approval, or disapproval Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, 10+ years of experience manufacturing electrical consumer products, including at least 8 years in quality management Confident English communicator, comfortable leading calls, writing clear reports, and delivering presentations Track record leading and managing relationships with contract manufacturers; experience in consumer goods or home appliances is a plus Comfortable working independently under pressure across multiple product categories, with sharp problem-solving instincts Hands-on experience across the product development cycle, including EVT, DVT, and PVT Certified as an