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Supplier Quality Engineer (APAC)

Johor Permanent MYR8,000 - MYR10,000 per month (MYR96,000 - MYR120,000 per year) View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier qualification, quality assurance, and continuous improvement activities across APAC. The role will drive product localisation projects, onboard new certified suppliers, conduct supplier audits, and support strategic sourcing initiatives through close collaboration with regional and global stakeholders
  • Build and qualify a regional supplier network across APAC.
  • High-visibility role partnering with global sourcing and operations leaders.

About Our Client

Our client is a global industrial manufacturing organisation headquartered in the United States and a growing operational footprint across Asia Pacific. The business is investing in supplier localisation, supply chain resilience, and quality excellence to support its regional growth strategy.

Job Description

  • Drive supplier quality management and continuous improvement programmes across APAC paper and packaging suppliers.
  • Lead supplier qualification, validation, and onboarding activities for new certified suppliers and localisation projects.
  • Build supplier quality processes, audit frameworks, and governance standards to strengthen supply chain performance.
  • Conduct supplier process audits covering manufacturing processes, raw materials, quality systems, and operational controls.
  • Manage supplier corrective action programmes, root cause investigations, and supplier recovery plans.
  • Partner with sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to support new product introductions and supplier development initiatives.
  • Develop supplier performance metrics and facilitate supplier business reviews to drive accountability and improvement.
  • Travel extensively across APAC to conduct supplier assessments, audits, qualifications, and relationship management activities.

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain, or a related technical discipline.
  • Proven experience within pulp & paper, board, tissue, packaging materials, corrugated, carton converting, flexible packaging, films, nonwovens, labels, coating, or laminating industries.
  • Strong background in supplier qualification, supplier development, process validation, and manufacturing quality systems.
  • Hands-on experience conducting process audits and raw material audits within manufacturing environments.
  • Familiarity with quality methodologies including FMEA, CAPA, 8D, SPC, MSA, and ISO auditing practices.
  • Mandarin language capability is highly preferred to support supplier engagement across the region, with willingness to travel regularly throughout APAC.

What's on Offer

  • Attractive annual salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for regional exposure and growth within the organization.
Contact
Daryl Lim
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7078502
Phone number
+603 2302 4065

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Quality, Technical
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Johor
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Daryl Lim
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4065
Job Reference
JN-082026-7078502

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.