Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Supermicro; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer in Malaysia to strengthen supplier performance and material reliability. You will manage supplier-related defects, drive preliminary failure analysis, and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers across IQC and PCBA processes.

You will lead supplier audits (QPA/QSA), track improvement progress, and mentor junior staff while ensuring ISO/QMS alignment and quality KPI delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive Supplier Quality Management (SQM) experience in electronics/PCBA manufacturing.
• Proficiency with PC and common office software, data analysis, and report preparation.
• Multilingual: English and Malay; Chinese skills beneficial for stakeholders.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving using 8D methods for root cause and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001/14001/13485 or related QMS.
• Ability to train/mentor junior technicians and promote continuous improvement.
• Exposure to IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, sampling plans, ESD, MSD.
• Experience in EMS PCBA environments (SMT, DIP, Assembly, Testing, Packing).
• Knowledge of electronic components, PCB materials, connectors, heat sinks, plastics.

Responsibilities

• Handle quality defects in materials and coordinate feedback to suppliers.
• Lead preliminary failure analysis and root-cause data collection.
• Track supplier improvement progress and validate corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier audits (QPA/QSA) and provide counseling as needed.
• Assist buyers with system, PCBA and material quality support.
• Support IQC operations and material specification confirmation.
• Prepare quality reports, KPIs, CIP, and drive CAR/FA/8D processes.
• Provide customer quality assurance services and closure of quality issues.

Skills

SQM experience

PC & Office apps

English

Malay

Chinese (optional)

8D analysis

QMS knowledge

Training & mentoring

IPC standards

EMS PCBA processes

PCBA components knowledge

Job description

Job Summary:

Our Production Quality organization is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen supplier performance, enhance material reliability, and support overall manufacturing quality. This role is responsible for managing supplier-related material defects, leading preliminary failure analysis, and coordinating timely feedback and corrective actions with suppliers. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will oversee supplier improvement progress, validate corrective actions, and support audits such as QPA/QSA to ensure alignment with quality expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for handling quality defects of materials caused by the quality of materials-related issues.
• Quality problems and timely feedback to the supplier’s quality window.
• SQE Preliminary failure analysis of materials to assist suppliers to detect root causes and background data collection.
• Responsible for tracking the progress of supplier’s management and improvement.
• Responsible for tracking supplier’s improvement report and review and feasibility.
• Responsible confirm supplier’s improving results.
• Supplier audits QPA/QSA and counseling when necessary.
• Assist buyers to do System, PCBA and material quality/technical support.
• Support IQC operation and management, Material specification confirmation.
• Quality reports and KPI performance review, and CIP.
• Customer quality assurance service and drives CAR/FA/8D report.

Qualifications:

• Extensive Supplier Quality Management (SQM) Experience:Preferably has around 3 years of experience in supplier quality management within computer or electronics manufacturing, and/or IQC materials inspection, with exposure to maintaining product quality and supporting continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Computer and Office Applications:Demonstrates good proficiency with personal computers (PC) and common office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), including basic to intermediate experience in data analysis and report preparation.
• Multilingual Communication Skills:Fluent in English and Malay, with Chinese proficiency considered an added advantage for communication with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Possesses working knowledge of 8D analytical methods to support root cause identification, corrective action implementation, and ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems: Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485 or other relevant Quality Management Systems (QMS) is highly desirable to ensure alignment with international quality practices.
• Ability to Train and Mentor: Ability or willingness to guide or train junior technicians, contributing to knowledge sharing and a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• International Standard Skills: Exposure to IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, Sampling Plans, ESD, and MSD standards will be an added advantage.
• Experience in EMS PCBA Processes:Understanding or experience in EMS environments such as SMT, DIP, Assembly, Testing, and Packing is preferable.
• Professional skills in PCBA Level Components:Basic knowledge or exposure to electronic components, PCB materials, connectors, heat sinks, plastic materials, or mechanical parts will be considered a value-added advantage.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.