Senior Supplier Quality Leader - Drive Zero Defects

Cohu Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Ayer Keroh; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohu Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Quality Assurance Team Leader to drive supplier quality excellence and lead a team of Senior Supplier Quality Engineers. The role focuses on robust problem-solving, containment, and corrective actions across the supplier base in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Key responsibilities include leading supplier audits, tracking quality metrics (DPPM, CAPA closure, audit scores), and coordinating cross-functional activities with Supply Chain Management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with projects or technical leadership exposure.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience in a technical organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide, and prioritise daily activities of Senior Supplier Quality Engineers.
• Drive a Zero Defects mindset across the supply base and within the Supplier Quality team.
• Review and validate supplier quality issues, non-conformances, and defect trends with containment, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lead and oversee supplier problem-solving using 8D, 5 Why, 3x5 Why.
• Coordinate supplier audits, evaluations, and follow-up actions with closed findings.
• Monitor supplier quality performance metrics and drive improvement actions through regular reviews.
• Work with Supply Chain Management to review performance and identify risks.
• Prepare and review supplier quality reports, presentations, and improvement plans.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

FMEA

SPC

MSA

PPAP

APQP

Job description

Cohu Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Quality Assurance Team Leader to drive supplier quality excellence and lead a team of Senior Supplier Quality Engineers. The role focuses on robust problem-solving, containment, and corrective actions across the supplier base in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Key responsibilities include leading supplier audits, tracking quality metrics (DPPM, CAPA closure, audit scores), and coordinating cross-functional activities with Supply Chain Management.