Seagate

Staff Engineer (Supplier Quality)

📍 Location
Japan, Japan
⏰ Job Type
Regular
📅 Posted
June 06, 2026
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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Senior/Staff Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) who can leverage AI-driven quality analytics, predictive insights, and automation to enhance supplier performance. Thisrole combines strong traditional quality engineering skills with the ability to apply modern AI/ML tools to improvesupplier reliability, reduce defects, and optimize supply chain risk management.

About the role - you will:


Supplier Quality Management

  • Manage end-to-end supplier qualification and periodic audits.

  • Support NPI and supplier readiness for scale

  • Develop and maintain supplier quality requirements, control plans (SPC & equivalent) , and processvalidation criteria

  • Deep understanding of supplier manufacturing processes to enable fast and accurate problem solving

  • Lead root cause analysis, corrective action, and problem-solving activities (8D, FMEA).

  • Drive supplier...
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