Job Description

The

Senior Electronic Component SLE Engineer

is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of purchased electronic components from global suppliers. This role focuses on

supplier qualification, performance improvement, and risk management

for key electronic parts such as passive components, ICs, and oscillators. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, and quality teams to develop supplier capabilities and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a technical lead for electronic components including passive components (capacitors, resistors, ferrite beads), ICs (DC/DC, PM IC), and oscillators.

Supplier Quality Management:

Evaluate, qualify, and audit suppliers to ensure compliance with corporate and industry standards. Monitor supplier performance metrics (LAR, RPPM) and lead corrective/preventive actions (RCA, CAPA) for quality issues.

Supplier Development:

Drive initiatives to improve supplier yield, reliability, and delivery; conduct process qualifications and capability assessments. Train suppliers in quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, 8D, and Lean/Six Sigma. Maintain and update the

electronic component database

to ensure accurate information. Manage

Supplier Change Notifications (PCN)

and

End-of-Life (EoL)

processes; collaborate with R&D to qualify replacement parts. Support cross-functional teams on supplier-related investigations, quality escalations, and continuous improvement projects.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in

Electronics, Electrical, or Materials Engineering

with at least

7 years of related experience

, or Master's degree with

5 years of experience

. Proven experience in

supplier quality engineering

or

supplier development engineering

within electronics or semiconductor manufacturing. Strong technical understanding of

electronic components

and manufacturing processes.

Skills & Competencies

Solid knowledge of industry standards such as

ISO9001, AEC-Q

,

MIL

, and

JEDEC

. Skilled in quality methodologies:

8D, CoQ, FMEA, Six Sigma, and PDCA/Deming Cycle

. Excellent

communication, negotiation, and project management

skills. Proficiency in

Microsoft Office

; experience in

Power BI

or

Oracle Agile PLM

is an advantage. Understanding of

PCBA

and

mechanical component processes

is a plus.

Fluent in both Mandarin and English

(spoken and written). ASQ certifications (CSSGB, CSSBB, CSQP, or Reliability Engineer) are an added advantage.

Working Conditions

Fast-paced, detail-oriented environment requiring strong ownership and urgency. Able to work independently with minimal supervision. Willingness to travel

20% or more

, including visits to suppliers, internal facilities, subcontractors, and global sites.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM8,000.00 - RM12,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person