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Senior Supplier Engineer (IQ,OQ,PQ &CNC) - Medical Device

Penang Permanent MYR15,000 - MYR18,000 per month (MYR180,000 - MYR216,000 per year) View Job Description
The Senior Supplier Engineer is responsible for qualifying suppliers, developing robust manufacturing processes (IO,OQ,PQ), and ensuring supplier performance meets quality, delivery, cost, and compliance expectations (involving CNC Machining). The position acts as a key technical leader driving supplier capability, process validation, manufacturing optimization, and continuous improvement within a highly regulated medical device environment.
  • Join a globally recognized medical technology company.
  • Become a Senior, Strategic Supplier Engineering Role.

About Our Client

Our client is a global market leader in advanced medical technology, recognised for developing innovative products that improve clinical outcomes worldwide.

Job Description

Supplier Qualification & Industrialisation

  • Lead supplier qualification activities for new and existing suppliers.
  • Develop robust manufacturing processes before part qualification.
  • Establish inspection, testing, validation, and process control methodologies.
  • Partner closely with suppliers to build scalable manufacturing capability.



Manufacturing Process Engineering

  • Drive selection of optimal manufacturing processes based on quality, cost, and capacity requirements.
  • Support IQ, OQ, and PQ validation activities.
  • Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to improve process performance and supply continuity.
  • Evaluate tooling, fixturing, automation, and manufacturing methods.



Supplier Performance & Quality

  • Lead supplier investigations and corrective action activities.
  • Drive root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Manage supplier non-conformance issues and long-term corrective actions.
  • Improve supplier quality systems and process capability.



Stakholder Management

  • Work closely with Commodity Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams.
  • Influence suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges.
  • Support supplier readiness for production ramp-up activities.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
  • Minimum 8 years of manufacturing, supplier engineering, supplier development, process engineering, or design engineering experience in the medical device sector.
  • Experience supporting supplier qualification and manufacturing process validation in the medical device environment.
  • Medical device industry experience is a must.
  • Experience working under ISO 13485 and FDA-regulated environments.
  • Experience auditing or developing suppliers.
  • Comfortable operating within a growing organisation where systems and processes continue to evolve.
  • Confident navigating ambiguity and driving outcomes in a changing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • IQ / OQ / PQ Validation
    • PFMEA
    • GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
    • Manufacturing Process Controls
    • Engineering Drawings
    • Root Cause Analysis



Technical Expertise

  • Candidates should possess strong familiarity with CNC-based manufacturing environments and metal component manufacturing processes.
  • Experience in multiple areas below is highly desirable:
    • CNC Machining
    • Multi-axis Machining
    • Metallurgy & Material Science
    • Metal Injection Moulding (MIM)
    • Laser Metal Sintering / Additive Manufacturing
    • Micro-forging
    • Stamping & Fine Blanking
    • Industrial Automation

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from MYR 15000 to MYR 18000.
  • Permanent position within the life science industry.
Contact
Erni Susanto
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7121131
Phone number
+603 2302 4033

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Engineering Design, R&D and NPI
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Penang
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Erni Susanto
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4033
Job Reference
JN-102026-7121131

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.