Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Global Audits

Watlow; Lunas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow in Malaysia seeks a Senior or Engineer – Supplier Quality to ensure the supply base meets performance expectations. You will drive supplier audits, readiness, and corrective actions, coordinating with global teams and customers.

The role requires 5+ years in supplier quality or related fields, strong problem-solving, and the ability to travel up to 30%. Fluency in English is essential; Mandarin is preferred. Experience with ISO9001:2015 and quality tools is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in an engineering, manufacturing, or applicable technical discipline.
• Minimum Five years working in an engineering/design or manufacturing/process role.
• Minimum Five years working in a Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, or Supply Chain role.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.
• Auditing experience – quality system elements, process audits, PPAP audits, etc.
• Fluent in English (speaking and written); Mandarin proficiency preferred.
• Expertise in applying and executing 8D, PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, and other quality tools.
• Expertise in Problem Solving and applying root cause corrective action tools.
• Knowledge of ISO9001:2015, ITAR, and related standards.
• Ability to lead and communicate with all supplier levels.

Responsibilities

• Support NPD, Global Footprint, and Supply Chain projects to evaluate/audit new Watlow suppliers.
• Lead supplier evaluation/audits of current Watlow suppliers.
• Deploy Watlow requirements to suppliers, identify gaps, and work with suppliers to meet expectations.
• Lead supplier readiness/improvement for new and existing suppliers as needed.
• Utilize supplier performance data and sourcing strategies to continuously improve supplier performance.
• Ensure suppliers understand and apply Watlow’s change control requirements; conduct training and audits.
• Lead major/escalated supplier corrective action with thorough 8D and appropriate actions by Watlow and supplier.
• Develop suppliers from quality-driven to meet Watlow expectations.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Auditing

8D

PPAP

APQP

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Systems

Cross-functional Communication

Education

B.S. degree in engineering/manufacturing/technical discipline

Tools

8D

PPAP

APQP

Control Plans

Job description

Watlow in Malaysia seeks a Senior or Engineer – Supplier Quality to ensure the supply base meets performance expectations. You will drive supplier audits, readiness, and corrective actions, coordinating with global teams and customers.

The role requires 5+ years in supplier quality or related fields, strong problem-solving, and the ability to travel up to 30%. Fluency in English is essential; Mandarin is preferred. Experience with ISO9001:2015 and quality tools is required.