Executive of Supplier Quality Assurance (Automotive) (2 vacancies)

SUZUKI MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Shah Alam is seeking an Executive of Supplier Quality Assurance to oversee supplier validation audits and ensure quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a diploma/degree in Mechanical Engineering or Quality Assurance and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include leading the supplier approval process and promoting continuous improvement techniques like Lean and Six-Sigma. This position requires effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years working experience in the related field.
• Good in documentation, procedures and writing technical reports.
• Able to perform project management and coordinate follow-up items.

Responsibilities

• Carry out supplier validation audits and APQP.
• Lead the supplier approval process by assessing capabilities and risks.
• Promote the use of Lean, Six-Sigma, and continuous improvement techniques.

Skills

Effective communication

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering/Quality Assurance

Job description

Executive of Supplier Quality Assurance (Automotive) (2 vacancies)

Carry out supplier validation audits and supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP).

Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements.

Lead the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks.

Support new product launches to ensure that supplier quality meets the required standards.

Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues.

Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of correction actions of supplier quality issues.

Collate and evaluate supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain.

Work with the supplier directly, create correction action plans to address process failures.

Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities.

Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis, and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).

Provide concise, complete and accurate documentation of inspection results relative to area of responsibility.

Facilitate the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues within assigned projects and suppliers.

Support the Quality Head to monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance.

Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to keep process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process or system.

Assist with first off sample approvals.

Write reports and present progress at project meetings and to client.

Any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the management from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering/Quality Assurance or equivalent.
• At least 2 years working experience in the related field.
• Effective communication, root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Good in documentation, procedures and writing technical reports.
• Able to perform project management, present project progress and coordinate follow up items with respective parties and departments.
• Work effectively in fast-paced, deadline driven environment with minimum supervision.
• Interact effectively and positively at all levels of internal and external management and staff.
• Experienced in automotive industry is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of QA activities and quality management system.
• Able to travel as and when required.

Application Questions

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years of auditing experience do you have?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?