Supplier Quality Senior Engineer

Melaka Permanent MYR7,000 - MYR9,500 per month (MYR84,000 - MYR114,000 per year) View Job Description
As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of materials and components from suppliers
  • Growing and Expanding organisation
  • Great Salary & Benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global technology company at the forefront of the semiconductor industry. They are renowned for their innovative solutions that enable the testing and inspection of microchips, playing a critical role in bringing cutting-edge electronic devices to the world.

Job Description

  • Promoting "Zero Defects": Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement among our suppliers to eliminate defects.
  • New Material Qualification: Assist in assessing and approving new supplier materials as part of our product development process.
  • Supplier Audits: Manage and update the supplier audit program, ensuring audits are conducted on schedule and all corrective actions are completed.
  • Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis: Lead efforts with suppliers and internal teams to investigate and resolve issues with non-conforming materials, preventing them from recurring.
  • Material Returns & Corrective Actions: Oversee the return of defective materials to suppliers and ensure timely completion of their corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and 8D reports.
  • Quality Characteristics & Defect Classification: Define and analyze critical quality attributes, including classifying different types of defects.
  • Performance Reporting & Improvement: Provide accurate and timely reports on quality performance and drive initiatives to enhance key quality metrics.
  • Supplier Improvement Projects: Strategically lead projects aimed at improving supplier capabilities to consistently meet our quality standards.
  • Performance Review & Escalation: Evaluate supplier quality performance during business reviews, formulate action plans, and escalate issues when necessary.
  • Collaboration with Supply Chain: Partner with the Supply Chain Management (SCM) team to ensure regular reporting of supplier performance and the implementation of prompt corrective actions.
  • Product Compliance: Verify that all finished products meet customer specifications and international regulatory standards (e.g., SEMI, EC, EN Standards).
  • Intellectual Property Protection: Safeguard customer intellectual property.
  • Other Duties: Undertake additional assignments as business needs dictate.



The Successful Applicant

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Quality-related discipline. A degree from a recognized institution in the US or Europe is a plus, especially if it provided exposure to diverse, cross-cultural environments.
  • Experience (Minimum 5 years):
    • Direct experience with supplier process improvement or supplier quality management in the automated industrial machinery industry.
    • Demonstrated success in leading supplier improvement programs to boost supplier capabilities.
    • Proven ability to lead supplier audits and identify technical and systematic improvements.
    • Familiarity with industrial processes like machining, surface treatment, heat treatment, sheet metal fabrication, module assembly, and testing.
  • Skills & Technical Requirements:
    • Specialist knowledge in both machining and assembly processes.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities to interact effectively across all organizational levels.
    • Proficient in ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and their implementation.
    • Analytical, data-driven, and strong problem-solving skills, including methods like 5 Whys, 8D, Pareto Analysis, and DMAIC.
    • Computer proficient, especially with MS Office applications.
    • Hands-on experience with the automotive 5 core tools (FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, APQP) is a significant advantage.



What's on Offer

  • Great opportunity with attractive salary & benefits
Contact
Tristan Voon
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6757098
Phone number
6012 375 5546

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Quality, Technical
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Melaka
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tristan Voon
Consultant contact
6012 375 5546
Job Reference
JN-062025-6757098

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.