Materials Engineer: Sourcing & NPI Quality Lead

agilent; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies Inc. in Malaysia (Penang) is seeking a Materials Engineer to source materials for PCA/Electronics/Mechatronics and to improve supplier part quality. You will support NPI and product transfers, assist manufacturing with material issues, and guide junior engineers.

The role involves evaluating alternatives, ensuring supply and cost efficiency, and collaborating across engineering and manufacturing teams under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 3–5 years of related experience.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Able to work under aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support in specification interpretation, documentation adequacy, disposition of non-conforming materials, and training on inspection measuring equipment.
• Identifies and plans inspection and test requirements for quality assessment of incoming parts.
• Analyzes inspection data and feedback on quality issues with suppliers.
• Active involvement in quality improvement programs with suppliers.
• Leads sourcing of substitute/alternative materials to achieve cost savings and ensure supply and/or improve quality.
• Assists manufacturing in evaluating material-related issues to disposition non-conforming materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexible

Deadline-driven

Analytical thinking

Education

Mechatronics

Electrical & Electronics

Mechanical Engineering

Materials Engineering

Job description

Agilent Technologies Inc. in Malaysia (Penang) is seeking a Materials Engineer to source materials for PCA/Electronics/Mechatronics and to improve supplier part quality. You will support NPI and product transfers, assist manufacturing with material issues, and guide junior engineers.

The role involves evaluating alternatives, ensuring supply and cost efficiency, and collaborating across engineering and manufacturing teams under tight deadlines.