Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Factory Operations Lead

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to support factory operations by managing raw material quality issues with a mechanical focus and minor electronic components.

You will drive supplier engagement and collaborate with Production, Engineering, IQC/Warehouse, and suppliers to ensure containment, investigation, corrective action, and prevention of supplier-related quality issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of supplier quality experience preferred.
• Familiar with SMT/Front of Line processes is advantageous.
• Proficient with quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, Pareto analysis, containment, corrective and preventive actions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with mechanical and electronic component suppliers, focusing on quality performance.
• Serve as the liaison between internal teams and suppliers for quality issues (containment, investigation, disposition, CAPA).
• Understand internal customer needs and address issues with proactive solutions.
• Independently lead projects or feature changes improving operational efficiency and material quality.
• Collaborate with R&D and suppliers during NPI activities and quality improvement projects.
• Align and support global and regional commodity strategies.
• Provide technical support across cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers or technicians.
• Execute activities aligned with departmental goals and long-term strategy.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

8D

5 Why

Fishbone Diagram

Pareto analysis

Containment action

Corrective action

Preventive action

Job description

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to support factory operations by managing raw material quality issues with a mechanical focus and minor electronic components.

You will drive supplier engagement and collaborate with Production, Engineering, IQC/Warehouse, and suppliers to ensure containment, investigation, corrective action, and prevention of supplier-related quality issues.