Lead, Supplier Quality – Mechanical Components

Mason & Co; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason & Co is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality professional to lead supplier quality activities, drive improvements, and promote a Zero Defects mindset for mechanical components and spare parts.

You will guide the Supplier Quality team, manage supplier-related issues, and lead problem-solving using structured methods like 8D and 5 Why. The role requires hands-on experience with machinery parts and ISO 9001:2015 knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in supplier quality / quality engineering.
• Experience with supplier audits and improvement programs.
• Hands-on with mechanical components and assemblies.
• Familiar with ISO 9001:2015.
• Strong problem-solving using 8D, 5 Why, CAPA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the Supplier Quality team in daily supplier quality activities.
• Drive supplier quality improvement and a Zero Defects mindset.
• Manage supplier quality issues, non-conformances, containment, RCA and CAPA.
• Lead supplier problem-solving using 8D, 5 Why, CAPA and other structured methods.
• Conduct and lead supplier audits, evaluations and follow-up actions.
• Monitor supplier quality performance including DPPM, audit results and CAPA closure.
• Collaborate with internal teams across Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality and Operations.
• Support new supplier and material qualification.
• Coach and develop Supplier Quality Engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Quality Assurance

Team mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

APQP/PPAP

SPC

DMAIC

Audits & supplier evaluations

Job description

Mason & Co is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality professional to lead supplier quality activities, drive improvements, and promote a Zero Defects mindset for mechanical components and spare parts.

You will guide the Supplier Quality team, manage supplier-related issues, and lead problem-solving using structured methods like 8D and 5 Why. The role requires hands-on experience with machinery parts and ISO 9001:2015 knowledge.