Senior Supplier Quality Lead – Global Manufacturing

Aixtron; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

AIXTRON is expanding its Malaysia hub and seeks a Senior Supplier Quality professional to shape and drive supplier quality programs. You will lead supplier strategy, audits, and development of a high-performing SQE team, while ensuring readiness for new product introductions and global collaboration.

This role anchors supplier performance, risk management and continuous improvement in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and strong knowledge of quality management.
• 10–12 years in supplier quality management with leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with quality tools (FMEA, APQP, 8D, SPC) and audits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement supplier quality strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Lead supplier audits and drive continuous improvement across the supplier base.
• Establish KPI-based performance framework and root cause analysis processes.
• Directly lead and develop the supplier quality team, with clear KPIs and accountability.
• Ensure readiness for new product introductions, rampups and localization projects.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Problem solving

Risk management

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Quality Management

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

AIXTRON is expanding its Malaysia hub and seeks a Senior Supplier Quality professional to shape and drive supplier quality programs. You will lead supplier strategy, audits, and development of a high-performing SQE team, while ensuring readiness for new product introductions and global collaboration.

This role anchors supplier performance, risk management and continuous improvement in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.