Job Description

Main Responsibilities

1. Supplier Development & Qualification Management

Participate in the new supplier development process, working with the procurement team to conduct comprehensive evaluations of potential suppliers. This includes on-site assessments of their manufacturing facilities, technical capabilities, and quality systems (e.g.,

ISO 9001

,

IATF 16949

).

Prepare detailed supplier qualification reports based on company standards to ensure new suppliers have the ability to consistently deliver high-quality products.

2. Full Lifecycle Supplier Quality Control

During the new product sample trial phase, closely monitor supplier production processes and lead process reviews to identify and mitigate potential quality risks.

Communicate improvement actions with suppliers to ensure samples meet design specifications and lay a solid foundation for mass production.

For high-risk component suppliers, implement

on-site supervision

when necessary to ensure end-to-end production quality.

Establish and maintain a closed-loop quality issue management system to handle quality problems arising from raw material inspection, production processes, and customer feedback.

Respond quickly to issues using tools such as

8D

and

5Why

, conduct root cause analysis, and develop corrective/preventive actions with clearly defined responsibilities and timelines.

Track implementation until problems are resolved to prevent recurrence and continuously improve supplier quality performance.

3. Supplier Capability Enhancement

Regularly assess supplier quality performance using

QCDS metrics

--

Quality

,

Cost

,

Delivery

, and

Service

.

Collect and quantify relevant data to produce detailed supplier evaluation reports.

Based on assessment results, reward and recognize outstanding suppliers, and for underperforming ones, develop targeted improvement plans with clear objectives and implementation paths.

Collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous quality improvement.

Authority:

Approve or reject incoming parts

from suppliers based on quality.

Report and follow up on supplier quality issues.

Stop use of faulty materials

to protect production.

Audit suppliers

to check their quality systems.

Request corrective actions

from suppliers when problems happen.

Help select and approve new suppliers.

Review and approve supplier quality documents.

Work with other departments

to solve supplier-related problems.

Qualification requirements:

Diploma or above / Mechanical or Engineering-related fields

Working experience requirement:

5 years of experience as a

Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

in the manufacturing industry.

Prior experience in

automotive

,

electronics

, or

new energy

industries is preferred.

Must understand supply chain characteristics and key quality control points specific to the industry, e.g., strict traceability requirements in the automotive sector or high component reliability demands in electronics.

Proven experience in supplier development, auditing, coaching, and quality issue resolution.

Successful track record of helping suppliers improve their quality systems and product quality, with hands-on examples of resolving complex supplier-related disputes or issues.

Organization knowledge requirements:

Deep understanding and hands-on application of quality management systems and tools.

Proficient in

ISO 9001

,

IATF 16949

standards.

Skilled in the

Five Core Quality Tools

:

APQP

(Advanced Product Quality Planning)

PPAP

(Production Part Approval Process)

FMEA

(Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

SPC

(Statistical Process Control)

MSA

(Measurement System Analysis)

Capable of applying these tools flexibly throughout supplier quality management processes to identify risks, analyze root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.

Competencies & Skills requirement:

Understand quality standards like ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.

Use quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA) to check and improve quality.

Check supplier materials and parts carefully.

Find problems and fix root causes using methods like 8D and 5 Why.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM3,000.00 - RM4,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement Maternity leave Opportunities for promotion Parental leave Professional development
Work Location: In person