Who We Are 

Sunco.com is a leading online lighting retailer headquartered in Valencia, CA. Thanks to our amazing and talented employees, we are proud to be one of the largest online lighting retailers in the US. We deeply value our collaborative, open, and people-first culture and are invested in making Sunco a positive place where our team members thrive every day. With our new state-of-the-art distribution center in Georgia, we continue to expand our reach and enhance our ability to serve our customers with excellence and efficiency. Join us and be part of a dynamic team that is lighting the way to a brighter future.

What We Do

We light up the world, literally. Customers have chosen Sunco to provide millions of LED lights and trust us for our exceptional customer service, eco-conscious product expertise, and unmatched value.

About the role

The Supplier Quality Engineer (Thailand) is responsible for conducting supplier inspections, verifying production quality, and providing real-time reporting to Sunco’s Quality and Supplier-Partner Program (SSPP) team.

This position serves as the in-country quality representative for Sunco, coordinating directly with suppliers to ensure product compliance, process integrity, and consistent execution of inspection procedures.

What you'll do

• Conduct in-process and pre-shipment inspections according to established standards and checklists.
• Document and report inspection results, including photos, defect categorization, and overall product assessment.
• Support ΔE color and RAL compliance verification for molded and finished components.
• Communicate daily with Sunco’s Quality Coordinator and Quality Manager to provide production updates and raise quality concerns.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation as directed by the U.S. Quality team.
• Maintain organized inspection records and support continuous improvement feedback to suppliers.
• Perform periodic audits of supplier production and packaging processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in product inspection or manufacturing quality control.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Basic understanding of defect classification and inspection standards (AQL preferred).
• Ability to communicate clearly in English (written and verbal) with international teams.
• Fluent in Thai (both written and verbal); Chinese proficiency is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, photo documentation, and basic reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LED lighting or consumer electronics products.
• Familiarity with RAL color standards or visual color comparison methods.
• Experience working directly with international customers or quality teams.

Work Conditions

• Full-time field position based in Chon Buri, Thailand.
• Frequent travel to supplier facilities and inspection sites.
• Requires use of digital tools for inspection reporting and photo uploads.
• Coordination with U.S. Quality team may require communication outside local business hours.
• This is an independent contractor opportunity based in Chon Buri, Thailand. Sunco Lighting is not able to provide visa or work permit sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work as a contractor in Thailand.

How to Apply

• Please send or attach your resume to the application 
• • Kindly ensure that your resume is submitted in English, as applications with resumes in other languages will not be considered. 

Compensation & Development Framework

This position provides an opportunity for professional growth within Sunco’s global quality framework. Performance evaluations will be conducted regularly, focusing on inspection accuracy, reporting timeliness, and overall supplier collaboration effectiveness. Starting rate is at ฿60,000 Thai Baht per month but depending on experience.

Job Type: Full-time , International Contractor based in Chon Buri, Thailand

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to accurately reflect the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

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