Supplier Development Engineer (Shanghai, CN) at Tetrapak | JoBuzzer

Summary

Tetra Pak is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer in Shanghai, China, to ensure supplier quality meets business needs through assessments, analysis, and audits. This role involves guiding supplier audits, managing findings, executing quality control, and visualizing supplier performance. You will identify and implement controls for measuring supplier quality, validate specifications, and drive systematic improvements to address quality losses. The position requires working with Projects and Sourcing teams, participating in method development, and supporting supplier selection. Key responsibilities include leading supplier audits, owning development plans, tracking performance with data, contributing to category strategies, resolving systemic supplier issues, and delivering technical training. A Degree in Engineering or related field, 2+ years in supplier development/auditing, knowledge of ISO 9001/14001, strong problem-solving skills, and fluency in English and Chinese are required. Welding knowledge is a plus. The role offers exciting challenges, development opportunities, a culture of innovation, and competitive compensation.

Required Skills

EnglishISO 9001ChineseISO 14001

Details

Experience Required: 2+ years
Posted: Jul 11, 2026

Description

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Job Summary

Assure the quality level of the suppliers to meet the business requirements through assessments, analysis and audits. Perform and guide / mentor in performing supplier audits, how to coordinate and act upon audit findings, document adherence to process flows and necessary process control points are in place. Execute the quality control procedures, correct quality deviations and complete the inspection report on time. Visualize Supplier Performance. Identify and implement appropriate controls and methods for measuring supplier quality, secure and validate documentation and specification of manufacturing. Identify systematic Quality losses from suppliers and recommend systematic improvements. Request supplier activities based on losses found. Work as Supplier Quality responsible with Projects and Sourcing team to follow the contracts, Purchase Orders and product special specifications according to the project or process, delivery follow up, inspections at supplier and customer premises, correct quality deviations and documentation. Participate in development of methods and procedures, mentorship and guidance. Support Supplier Management in supplier selection and supplier base management.

What you will do

Lead supplier audits and drive targeted improvement actions to meet quality and project expectations.
Own supplier development and validation plans, ensuring measurable performance progress.
Track and challenge supplier performance using data, audits, and stakeholder inputs.
Contribute to category strategies and collaborate across global and local teams.
Resolve systemic supplier issues at root cause level, securing robust and lasting solutions.
Deliver impactful technical training to teams and suppliers.
Communicate risks, progress, and actions in regular quality forums.
Primary focus: Strengthen capability and performance of Machinery and Capital Equipment suppliers.
Looking ahead: You could expand your scope to include base material suppliers, building a stronger, end-to-end quality approach across the supply chain.

We believe you have

Degree in Engineering or related field.
Experience in supplier development, auditing, and technical training (2+ years).
Solid knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Strong problem-solving mindset with root cause analysis expertise.
Clear and confident communication skills.
Welding knowledge is a plus.
Fluent in English and Chinese.

We Offer You

A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Apply Now

This job posting expires on [28 July].

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Alaia Gu.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.