Supplier Quality Engineer - Mandarin Speaker

Penang Permanent MYR9,000 - MYR12,000 per month (MYR108,000 - MYR144,000 per year) View Job Description
The Supplier Quality Engineer focuses on managing supplier quality, part qualification, and driving supplier improvement initiatives. It requires expertise in fabrication processes, quality tools, and mechanical/electromechanical components.
  • Great opportunity or growth
  • Attractive package

About Our Client

This company is a large organisation in the Industrial / Manufacturing industry. With a global presence and a significant footprint in Penang, the company focuses on innovative engineering and manufacturing processes to deliver top-quality products.

Job Description

  • Collaborate with contract manufacturing teams to support analysis and integration of supplier quality issues with both suppliers and company.
  • Drive containment and corrective actions (CAPA) to ensure uninterrupted customer shipments while maintaining product quality. This includes tasks like issuing hold notices, managing deviations, reviewing supplier 8Ds, and escalating issues to engineering.
  • Oversee the qualification process for mechanical and electromechanical components, ensuring that parts meet specifications throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Responsibilities include conducting supplier process audits, reviewing first article reports, utilising statistical software to assess process capability, and evaluating finish and cosmetic standards.
  • Lead initiatives to improve supplier performance over time.
  • Tasks include performing supplier system and process audits, providing feedback to company and supplier management, conducting regular supplier visits to follow up on proactive improvement efforts, and assessing the effectiveness of corrective actions.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Supplier Quality Engineer should have:

  • A Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
  • Proficiency in English (both written and verbal) is essential, with Chinese language skills being a significant advantage for communication with suppliers in China.
  • Strong expertise and comprehensive knowledge in fabrication processes, including machining, sheet metal, tooling, assembly, and more, is essential.
  • Solid understanding of mechanical drawings, including tolerances and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
  • At least 5 years of experience in design, manufacturing, operations, or working with suppliers.
  • Strong understanding of quality concepts and practices.
  • Experience in applying quality tools such as Control Plans, FMEA, MSA, 8D, etc., both theoretically and practically.
  • Familiarity with mechanical and electromechanical components (such as cable assemblies, power supplies, pneumatics, molding/casting, etc.) is a strong plus.
  • Supplier audit and development experience is highly desirable.
  • Experience in supplier and part qualification is an advantage.
  • Prior experience in a high-mix, low-volume industry is preferred.
  • Self-motivated and results-driven.
  • Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
  • Willingness to travel to suppliers or other locations as required.
  • Proactive mindset and strong work ethic.
  • Leadership abilities are a significant plus, with effective communication skills both internally and externally.

What's on Offer

  • An estimated salary range of RM9,000 to RM12,000.
  • Opportunity to work with a global company.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment.



We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and look forward to reviewing your application.

Contact
Ezra Lee
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6689421
Phone number
+60 3 2302 4139

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Production, Manufacturing
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Penang
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ezra Lee
Consultant contact
+60 3 2302 4139
Job Reference
JN-032025-6689421

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