Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Factory Support

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks a Staff Supplier Quality Engineer (Factory Support) to drive supplier quality for mechanical and electronic components, ensuring production continuity and quality improvements. You will liaise with internal teams and suppliers to contain issues, lead CAPA, and support NPI and engineering changes.

The role requires a Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering degree, 2–5 years in supplier quality, and strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of supplier quality management, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
• Familiarity with CAPA and quality tools: 8D, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, Pareto Analysis.
• Ability to collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• 2–5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality or related function.
• Experience with NPI activities, engineering changes and supplier quality improvement initiatives (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with mechanical and electronic component suppliers, focusing on quality performance.
• Act as liaison between internal teams and suppliers for quality issues, managing containment, investigation, disposition, corrective actions, and follow-ups.
• Understand internal customer needs and address issues by analysing requirements and proposing solutions.
• Independently lead projects or changes that improve operational efficiency and material/product quality.
• Collaborate with R&D and suppliers during NPI activities, engineering changes, and quality improvement projects.
• Align and support global and regional commodity strategies.
• Serve as a technical resource across cross-functional teams; provide technical support when needed.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers or technicians.
• Execute activities aligned with departmental goals and long-term strategy.

Skills

SQE

CAPA

8D

5 Why

Fishbone

Pareto

NPI

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Job description

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks a Staff Supplier Quality Engineer (Factory Support) to drive supplier quality for mechanical and electronic components, ensuring production continuity and quality improvements. You will liaise with internal teams and suppliers to contain issues, lead CAPA, and support NPI and engineering changes.

The role requires a Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering degree, 2–5 years in supplier quality, and strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.