Senior Supplier Quality Engineer — Audit & Improvement

Sierra Wireless; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Semtech is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Penang to ensure subcontractors implement quality policies meeting product requirements. You will drive supplier performance, manage corrective actions, and lead 8D investigations across cross-functional teams.

You will also establish monitoring schemes, perform data analysis, and apply SPC, PFMEA, and DoE tools. Residency in Penang is required, with limited travel expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Physics, Materials, Mechanical or Industrial engineering.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in quality engineering/quality control in semiconductor assembly/test.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000/14000, IATF16949, RoHS/EMS directives.
• Strong leadership, organization, analytics and communication skills.
• Residence in Penang; travel <10% expected.

Responsibilities

• Conducts supplier audits: risk assessments and preventive/comprehensive audits.
• Identify defects and auditable items based on audits and customer requirements.
• Customize audit criteria to Semtech criteria and adjust checklists.
• Support timely review/closure of corrective actions; validate root cause analyses.
• Lead supplier 8D team and drive investigation completion.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain supplier quality communications.
• Establish and maintain supplier scorecard and quarterly reviews.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and supplier site reviews.
• Maintain supplier compliance documentation and gap analyses.
• Monitor supplier product quality via data analysis and trend charts.
• Apply tools like SPC, PFMEA, 8D, Control Plans; utilize AI for quality improvements.
• Coach and guide other Quality Engineers and Technicians; provide direction.
• Work with suppliers on quality monitoring schemes and reliability testing.
• Participate in checking NPI quality data for production transition.

Skills

8D problem solving

DoE

Statistical tools

English communication

Education

BS in Electrical/Engineering or related field

Tools

JMP

Job description

Semtech is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Penang to ensure subcontractors implement quality policies meeting product requirements. You will drive supplier performance, manage corrective actions, and lead 8D investigations across cross-functional teams.

You will also establish monitoring schemes, perform data analysis, and apply SPC, PFMEA, and DoE tools. Residency in Penang is required, with limited travel expected.