Materials Engineer: Supplier Quality & NPI Expert

MY03 Agilent Technologies LDA Malaysia; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies Inc. in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Materials Engineer to source and qualify materials for mechanical and plastics parts, aiming to improve supplier part quality and maintain competitive costs.

You will support NPI and product transfers, and provide technical guidance across teams. Your role includes resolving material issues with manufacturing, evaluating alternative materials, and leading cost-saving substitutions through strong analysis and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials Engineering or equivalent.
• 3-5 years related experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with all levels.
• Flexible, deadline-driven, fast-paced and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for specification interpretation and documentation adequacy.
• Identify inspection/test requirements and analyze data for quality of incoming parts.
• Lead sourcing for substitute materials to achieve cost savings and ensure supply.
• Assist manufacturing in resolving material-related issues and support NPI.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Materials Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Materials Engineering

Job description

Agilent Technologies Inc. in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Materials Engineer to source and qualify materials for mechanical and plastics parts, aiming to improve supplier part quality and maintain competitive costs.

You will support NPI and product transfers, and provide technical guidance across teams. Your role includes resolving material issues with manufacturing, evaluating alternative materials, and leading cost-saving substitutions through strong analysis and cross-functional