Supplier Quality Engineer

Malaysia·Kuala Lumpurmid

Supplier Quality EngineerProcurement & Purchasing

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Key Responsibilities

Develop, apply, revise, and maintain quality standards for incoming materials and components sourced from external suppliers and vendors Lead supplier

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Supplier Quality EngineerProcurement & Purchasing

About the Role

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Develop, apply, revise, and maintain quality standards for incoming materials and components sourced from external suppliers and vendors
Lead supplier qualification activities including initial audits, capability assessments, and approval processes for new or existing suppliers
Review and analyze supplier quality data, inspection reports, and returned/rejected materials to identify trends and systemic issues
Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, and Design teams to evaluate supplier risk and drive supply chain quality improvements
Manage supplier quality incidents using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 3x5-Why) ensuring effective root cause identification and implementation of corrective & preventive actions
Prepare and maintain documentation for incoming inspection procedures, acceptance criteria, control plans, and quality agreements
Support new product introduction activities by working with suppliers to validate process capability and meet design intent
Conduct on-site supplier audits and process reviews; provide feedback and improvement guidance to suppliers

Requirements

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Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Engineering, Material Science or related technical discipline
Fresh graduates and up to 2 years of working experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer.
Experience in a Semiconductor Assembly & Test Manufacturing environment would be an added advantage.

Strong supplier engagement, analytical & problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in fast-paced and rapidly changing environments
Experience with supplier audits, corrective action processes, and quality system management
Strong executive communication skills both verbal and writing with proven experience driving supplier technical 8D reports and risk assessments
Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes from Incoming, Front of Line, End of Line, Test and Packing
Proficiency in core quality tools: SPC, MSA, Cpk/Ppk, DOE, FMEA, Control Plan
Confident and proven working experience that deploy negotiation skills
Data analysis skills; experience with Excel, JMP, AI or similar tools
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
Certified Lead auditor IATF16949 or VDA6.3
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt and advanced proficiency in statistical software such as JMP
Hands-on experience on AI/ Automation in converting labor-intensive tasks such as manual data analysis, trend monitoring or task tracking
Knowledge and experience in new package/ technology introduction and review process and supplier change control management