Sr Staff Supplier Quality Engineer

Renesas Electronics; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for its AI High Density Power Modules product families. The Subcontractor Quality Engineer provides support for Supplier Quality Systems, evaluates key process metrics, and ensures ISO9001/IATF16949 compliance while mitigating risks.

The role acts as regional liaison for subcontracted manufacturing and component suppliers, driving root cause analysis and continuous improvement, and ensuring SMT/PCB assembly quality and control plans are

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years supplier quality management experience.
• Strong knowledge of advanced semiconductor packaging (MCM, WLCSP).
• Experience with SMT PCB assembly and passive components.
• Auditing experience to ISO 9001 / IATF16949 / VDA6.3.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between regional suppliers and Renesas.
• Manage quality excursions and drive effective root cause solutions.
• Support process/material change and site certification/audit activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Support PCB assembly processes, with focus on SMT.
• Identify quality trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Promote best practices and lessons learned in supplier quality.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams effectively.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Root cause analysis

8D / 5-Why / Fishbone

ISO 9001 / IATF16949

SMT / PCB assembly

Audit & compliance

English communication

Regional supplier liaison

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FMEA

Control Plan

SPC

MSA

Job description

Renesas is seeking supplier quality engineer for its AI High Density Power Modules product families. The Subcontractor Quality Engineer is responsible for providing support of Supplier Quality Systems through identification and evaluation of key process metrics, verification of Renesas specific requirements, support of Quality and risk mitigation activities and continuous improvement. Additional responsibilities include serving as a regional liaison for subcontracted manufacturing operations and component (passives, inductors, substrate etc) suppliers providing support on Quality documentation and implementation of best-known-practices. This role ensures that established manufacturing inspection, sampling and statistical process control procedures are followed and assure compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standards, such as ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO/TS16949, VDA6.3 wherever applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaison between regional suppliers and Renesas
• Manage quality excursions and drive for effective root cause solutions and preventive actions
• Support process/material change process and site certification and audit activities
• Collaborate with component suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications for power modules.
• Support PCB assembly processes, with a focus on surface mount technology (SMT) and related manufacturing techniques.
• Identify quality trends, manage projects & influence teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Support best practice or lesson learn initiatives aimed at enhancing supplier quality.
• Ability to motivate others, remain focused and organized. Communicate with excellent written/verbal and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

Must (Required)

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in supplier quality management which includes supplier selection, ongoing quality improvement and manufacturing excursion response management.
• Strong technical knowledge of advanced semiconductor packaging (e.g., Multi-Chip Modules, Wafer-Level Chip Scale Packages)
• Experience orknowledge of semiconductor module assembly processes (e.g., SMT), passive components (inductors, capacitors), and embedded substrates processes and it’s control.
• Proven experience in PCB assembly, especially surface mount technology (SMT).
• Hands-on experience with structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with internal cross functional groups.
• Understanding of standards ISO9001, IATF16949, VDA6.3 and process audit methodology as well as quality tools FMEA, Control Plan, SPC and MSA.
• Certified or qualified auditor for ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3
• Good English Speaking, writing and listening skills.
• Knowledge and practical use of ISO9001 and IATF16949 Core Tools
• Proven ability to influence suppliers and drive timely resolution of quality issues
• Experience working in a regional or global supplier quality environment.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement .