Senior Supply Chain Engineer

Frencken Mechatronics (M) Sdn Bhd; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Frencken Mechatronics (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking a seasoned supplier development professional in Penang. You will manage suppliers from selection through mass production, develop new suppliers, and drive technical discussions to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.

The role emphasizes supplier qualification, technical sourcing, and continuous improvement, with close collaboration across Engineering, Quality, Procurement and Operations to deliver successful sourcing programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in precision machining and mechanical manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years in supplier development or related field.
• Experience with supplier cost reduction and strategic sourcing.
• Ability to review engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop mechanical suppliers from selection to mass production.
• Support technical development and qualification of new suppliers.
• Develop and maintain KPI for Supplier Chain Management.
• Monitor supplier base based on commodity strategies and opportunities to consolidate.
• Conduct technical analysis and assessment of new FA/outsourced parts.
• Manage RFQ activities including technical clarification and cost comparison.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Procurement and other teams to ensure project success.

Skills

Supplier development

Supplier qualification

Technical sourcing

Cost reduction

Value engineering

Process improvement

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Supply Chain Engineering

Job description

Manage and develop mechanical suppliers from supplier selection and development through to mass production, ensuring technical, quality, cost and delivery requirements are achieved.

Support the technical development and qualification of new suppliers, including supplier capability assessment, process evaluation and technical discussions.

Develop and maintain the Supplier Chain Management Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.

Monitor and evaluate suppliers based on defined commodity strategies, identifying opportunities to consolidate suppliers and reduce the overall supplier base where appropriate.

Conduct technical analysis and assessment of new FA/outsourced parts, and support Category Buyers in supplier selection and technical evaluation.

Manage and maintain new supplier Request for Quotation (RFQ) activities, including technical clarification, quotation evaluation and cost comparison.

Liaise with QA, SQE and suppliers to investigate and resolve quality-related issues, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented.

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships by understanding machine capabilities, manufacturing processes and technical competencies.

Work closely with suppliers to identify technical and process capability gaps and develop appropriate solutions to close these gaps.

Qualify and develop new suppliers to expand supplier capabilities and improve sourcing flexibility.

Participate in supplier performance improvement initiatives, including cost reduction, productivity improvement, process development and strategic sourcing.

Support supplier cost reduction activities through technical evaluation, value engineering and process improvement initiatives.

Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Operations and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

Prepare and review technical documentation, supplier assessments, sourcing proposals and relevant project reports.

Provide technical guidance and support to internal stakeholders and suppliers on mechanical manufacturing and sourcing-related matters.

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in precision machining, mechanical manufacturing, engineering, supplier development or a related environment.

Experience in supplier development, supplier qualification and technical sourcing is highly preferred.

Experience working with mechanical components, precision machining and outsourced parts will be an added advantage.

Experience in supplier cost reduction, development and strategic sourcing activities is preferred.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

Good knowledge of complex mechanical build-to-print components and manufacturing processes.

Good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.

Knowledge of precision machining processes and supplier manufacturing capabilities.

Strong understanding of supplier qualification, supplier evaluation and supplier development processes.

Ability to conduct technical and commercial assessments of suppliers.

Good understanding of cost structure, cost analysis and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Ability to review supplier quotations and identify cost reduction and value improvement opportunities.

Proficiency in preparing technical reports, supplier assessment documents and sourcing proposals.