Quality Engineer - Packaging/Plastic/Paper

Job Purpose: 

The QC Engineer / Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring product quality and compliance throughout the supply chain. This role involves conducting on-site pre-shipment inspections at manufacturing facilities across Vietnam, as well as remote inspections for overseas suppliers. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining product quality, driving supplier improvement, and supporting the company’s sourcing initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities & Critical Success Measures: 

• Conduct thorough pre-shipment inspections (PSIs) at manufacturing facilities in Vietnam to verify product quality and compliance with specifications. 

• Perform remote visual inspections of overseas suppliers as needed. 

• Prepare detailed PSI reports and upload to SharePoint for easy access and reference. 

• Manage and maintain supplier specification sheets, conducting on-site tests to validate product performance. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve product complaints, driving corrective action and preventive action (CAPA) implementation. 

• Execute quality operations in Vietnam aligned with project requirements. 

• Own and manage product testing initiatives to support internal and external stakeholders. 

• Support the sourcing team in identifying and qualifying potential suppliers within Vietnam. 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:  

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (preferred). 

• Strong English communication skills, with proficiency in writing and reading essential. Chinese speaking is preferable. 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the plastic or paper packaging industry (MUST HAVE). 

• Proven QA experience in the food packaging industry, including PSI protocol development and audit execution. 

• Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and supplier coaching. 

• Ability to travel extensively within Vietnam to conduct on-site inspections. 

• Flexibility to work in a hybrid work environment (WFH and on-site). 

• Self-motivated, with excellent time management and organizational skills.