Commodity Engineering Manager – High-Speed Interconnects

TPE RESOURCE SOLUTIONS Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

TPE RESOURCE SOLUTIONS Sdn Bhd in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia, seeks an experienced Commodity Engineering Manager to lead Build to Print parts for high-speed interconnects and fibre optics. You will guide supplier quality, qualification, localization, and strategic source control to support company priorities.

The role requires managing a global supplier network, driving quality improvements, PPAP/FAIR activities, and cost reduction while ensuring on-time delivery and KPI targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Business or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of related experience in engineering, manufacturing, quality management or SCM.
• Experience with Build to Print and supplier quality systems and audits.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards (ISO9001, AS9100, IATF 16949) and PPAP processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead global commodity engineering for BTP parts including plastics, metals, PCB, and connectors.
• Develop supplier qualification programs and conduct quality system audits.
• Drive supplier performance, cost reductions, and MVP initiatives.
• Manage localization and FAI part qualification with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure KPI achievement and on-time project delivery within budget.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Global supplier interface

Business acumen

Lean Six Sigma

Negotiation

Problem solving

Cost reduction

Strategic sourcing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and Business

Tools

ISO/PPAP knowledge

Job description

TPE RESOURCE SOLUTIONS Sdn Bhd in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia, seeks an experienced Commodity Engineering Manager to lead Build to Print parts for high-speed interconnects and fibre optics. You will guide supplier quality, qualification, localization, and strategic source control to support company priorities.

The role requires managing a global supplier network, driving quality improvements, PPAP/FAIR activities, and cost reduction while ensuring on-time delivery and KPI targets.