Supplier Quality Engineer

Emerson; George Town; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automation technology is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure supplier compliance with quality standards. The role involves managing supplier relationships, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering degree and experience in electronics manufacturing. Join a collaborative environment that values innovation and employee development.

Benefits

Competitive benefits plans

Medical insurance plans

Flexible time off plans

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years working experience in a similar role.
• Internal/external audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier quality engineering activities.
• Conduct regular supplier audits and assessments.
• Lead root cause analysis for supplier-related non-conformances.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Relevant degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Minitab

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the performance of supplier quality engineering activities to ensure that the company's products meet all required standards and specifications. This role will primarily be focused on electronics and electronic assemblies.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Supplier Relationship Management:
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Conduct regular supplier audits and assessments to monitor performance and compliance.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Quality System Management:
• Ensure suppliers implement the company's quality management system (QMS) and industry standards (e.g., ISO9001).
• Review and report on supplier key performance indicators
• New Supplier Qualification:
• Evaluate potential new suppliers for capability and reliability
• Assist in supplier onboarding and training programs
• Problem Resolution:
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for supplier-related non-conformances.
• Implement effective problem-solving techniques to address supplier quality issues.
• Track and trend supplier performance data to identify areas for improvement
• Continuous Improvement:
• Assist with initiatives to drive continuous improvement in supplier quality.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other quality improvement methodologies
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and manufacturing, to resolve quality problems.
• Communicate effectively with internal collaborators and suppliers to ensure alignment on quality expectations and requirements.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to supplier quality activities.
  

Who You Are:

You follow through on commitments and make sure others do the same. You act with a clear sense of ownership, take personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures, establish clear responsibilities and processes for implementing work and measuring results. You design feedback loops into work.

You are effective in different communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. Attentively listen to others, adjust to fit the audience and the message and provide timely and effective information to others across the organization.

You work in coordination with all team members to achieve shared objectives, represent own interests while being fair to others and their areas as well as partner with others to get work done.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Proficiency in English
• Work hours must be flexible to meet business needs in customer critical investigations.
• Microsoft office suite proficiency
• Working knowledge of industry standards such as ISO9001, etc.
• Ability to work independently toward established goals and exercise good judgment
• Able to perform failure analysis and process capability functions
• Internal/external audit experience
• Occasional travel required: both domestic and international.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Relevant degree holder in engineering or related technical field with minimum 3 years working experience in similar role in an electronic or contract electronics manufacturing environment
• Experience in related position
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Able to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
• Proficiency in quality tools and software (e.g., Minitab, SAP, etc.).
  
  

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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