Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

-; Nilai; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer responsible for collaborating with global supply chain teams to qualify new suppliers and ensure product compliance. The ideal candidate should possess a diploma or degree in related fields and have 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with the willingness to travel for supplier audits. This role promotes a culture of continuous improvement and offers competitive employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Medical coverage

Employee wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Supplier Quality in relevant industries.
• Strong understanding of precision machining and casting processes.
• Willingness to travel within Asia-Pacific for audits.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Global Supply Chain to identify and qualify new suppliers.
• Conduct supplier audits and process validations.
• Monitor and report on supplier quality performance.

Skills

Supplier Quality Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing Process Technology

Tools

GD&T

ISO Quality Systems

SPC

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Partner with Global Supply Chain and Quality teams to identify, develop, and qualify new suppliers.
• Conduct supplier quality system and process audits, part qualifications, and process validations.
• Lead supplier corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address nonconformities and drive improvement.
• Support tryouts, first article inspections, and source inspections to ensure compliance with product requirements.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and prepare monthly reports on key quality metrics.
• Collaborate with suppliers to achieve ongoing improvements in quality and delivery performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and support improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma and SPC methodologies.
• Participate in supplier business reviews and support supplier performance development activities.

Who You Are:

You enjoy building collaborative relationships and use your technical expertise to drive consistent, high-quality results. You anticipate quality challenges before they arise and work proactively to solve them. You are detail-oriented, persistent, and adaptable – thriving in environments where continuous improvement is the goal.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Diploma or Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing Process Technology, or related field.
• 3‑5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, preferably in the Instrumentation, Electrical, or Electronics industry.
• Strong understanding of precision machining, casting processes, and surface treatments.
• Working knowledge of metrology, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), ISO quality systems, and process auditing.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with proficiency in English.
• Willingness to travel within Asia‑Pacific for supplier audits and qualification activities.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Certified ISO Supplier Auditor qualification.
• Experience with SPC and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes such as PCB/PCBA, die/investment casting, coating, plating, or surface treatment.
• Hands‑on experience with supplier development or project leadership in a quality‑focused environment.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives – because we know that great ideas come from great teams.

Our commitment to career development and inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. We also value work‑life balance and provide competitive benefits including flexible time off, parental leave, medical coverage, recognition programs, and employee wellness initiatives.

Join us and help build the future of manufacturing quality – where your expertise drives global impact.