Supplier Quality Engineer (WFH, regional travel)

Kuala Lumpur Permanent MYR96,000 - MYR120,000 per year View Job Description
The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible to manage supplier quality activities across assigned suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations. The role will collaborate closely with R&D, Production, Engineering, and Purchasing teams to support new product development, supplier performance improvement, process quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Regional role with APAC supplier quality exposure
  • Drive supplier excellence in a growing manufacturing environment

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international organisation with operations across the Asia Pacific region. They are committed to quality excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout their manufacturing and supply chain processes.

Job Description

  • Manage supplier quality assurance and quality control activities for assigned suppliers, ensuring compliance with company standards and customer requirements.
  • Drive supplier quality improvement and supplier development programmes through performance monitoring, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Production, Purchasing, and Engineering to support new product development and ongoing production quality activities.
  • Conduct supplier audits and assessments to evaluate supplier capabilities, quality systems, manufacturing processes, and regulatory compliance.
  • Provide technical support and quality guidance to suppliers during new product introduction and mass production phases.
  • Perform initial sample inspections and product evaluations to verify compliance with specifications before production approval.
  • Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies and quality tools.
  • Support supplier performance management and contribute to continuous quality improvement projects.
  • Prepare quality reports and communicate findings to stakeholders effectively.
  • Undertake additional duties and projects assigned by management.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Management, or a related quality assurance function.
  • Strong English and Chinese communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience working within a multinational, cross-functional, or global environment is advantageous.
  • Exposure to industries such as foundry/casting, forging, valves, piping products, fire protection systems, or rubber manufacturing is preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Practical experience with quality methodologies and tools including 8D, Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram, FMEA, SPC, and Root Cause Analysis.
  • Experience conducting supplier audits, quality assessments, and supplier development initiatives.
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple supplier-related projects.
  • Willingness to travel locally and internationally as required.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work with a multinational company (MNC).
  • Work from home with regional traveling required.
Contact
Ethan Tay
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7064669
Phone number
6012 330 2463

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Quality, Technical
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ethan Tay
Consultant contact
6012 330 2463
Job Reference
JN-072026-7064669

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