* Understand the Supplier manufacturing process in detail by spending more time at the manufacturing site.
* SQE should view the Company-supplier relationship as a partnership and the Supplier manufacturing process as an extension to company manufacturing process.
* SQE should assume a more positive role by being a consultant or trainer instead of a faultfinder.
* With wider and more in-depth product knowledge, SQE must advise the supplier on preventive measures rather than indulge in a fire-fighting mode.
* SQE should also assume leadership and responsibility of Supplier after qualification. SQE will be viewed upon as a liaison between company and supplier.
* SQE must participate during the early development in Supplier selection and qualification.
* SQE must have access to the various engineering groups for improvement and participate in engineering discussion. Armed with knowledge of Supplier’s process capability and limitation, SQE can contribute to the design for manufacturability.
* It is the responsibility of the SQE to monitor and report on Supplier performance.