Senior Supplier Engineer: Quality, Process & Root-Cause Leader

Boston Scientific; Penang; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is seeking a manufacturing-supply chain oriented engineer to drive supplier qualification, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration in Penang. The role focuses on engineering rigor, quality, and proactive problem-solving to ensure material reliability.

The candidate will lead root-cause investigations, manage small teams, and work across diverse functions to optimize supplier performance and implement robust quality controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical discipline is required.
• ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certification or working knowledge is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in supplier engineering, process engineering, or supplier process management.
• Strong technical expertise across BSC-related commodities including plastic resin/chemical, metal components, packaging materials, electronics/fiber.
• Experience in supplier selection, supplier process and material changes, and technical support for purchased commodities.
• Solid understanding of supplier quality management, including non-conformance investigation and resolution within the supply chain.
• Leadership experience managing small teams is preferred.
• Strong engineering background with the ability to drive technical decisions and supplier performance improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse, multicultural environment and support organizational diversity & inclusion initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Execute plans to support supply chain objectives; monitor supplier performance and mitigate material risk.
• Lead project teams to qualify and improve supplier processes.
• Manage complex engineering tasks and cross-functional coordination.
• Lead root-cause investigations (NCEP/CAPA/complaints) and guide problem-solving.
• Provide subject-matter expertise in component qualification and document findings.

Skills

Engineering

Supplier engineering

Process engineering

Leadership

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PDM

NCEP

eCAPA

Quality systems

Job description

Boston Scientific is seeking a manufacturing-supply chain oriented engineer to drive supplier qualification, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration in Penang. The role focuses on engineering rigor, quality, and proactive problem-solving to ensure material reliability.

The candidate will lead root-cause investigations, manage small teams, and work across diverse functions to optimize supplier performance and implement robust quality controls.