Staff Engineer, Electrical Devices, Supplier Quality Engineering

Sandisk; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk seeks a Supplier Quality professional to own all aspects of supplier quality for electrical components, coordinating with design, hardware, firmware, and manufacturing teams to ensure performance and reliability in Sandisk products.

The role involves audits, CAPA driving, KPI development, and cross-functional problem solving with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met and processes continually improve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience in Supplier Evaluation and Supplier Quality management.
• 5+ years in Supplier Quality/Quality Management.
• Knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, SPC, 8D, CAPA).
• 5+ years in semiconductor/storage/electronics manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision making with quality software.
• Able to work cross-functionally and across cultures.
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations.
• Strong experience with Passive/Standard IC components; ASIC/PMIC/memory knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier quality and reliability for Electrical Components and manage supplier readiness for new product development.
• Coordinate with design, hardware, firmware, product quality, and reliability teams.
• Audit supplier processes and CAPA effectiveness.
• Lead supplier audits and process assessments for compliance.
• Develop and track KPIs for supplier quality and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve component quality issues.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions with internal teams.

Skills

Strong communication

ISO 9001 / IATF 16949

English fluency

Power BI

Supplier evaluation

Quality tools

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree or higher

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Company Description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own all aspects of supplier quality and reliability for Electrical Components (Passive/Standard IC), along with program management of supplier readiness in support of new product development.
• Work with suppliers, and internal design, hardware, firmware, product quality and reliability engineering teams to ensure electrical components perform to expectations in Sandisk products.
• Understand and be familiar with supplier manufactory processes such as fabrication, assemblyand testing to identify key parameters.
• Audit supplier QMA and manufacturing processes.
• Drive supplier resolution of device failures via the 8D method and valid the effectiveness of CAPA.
• Coordinate with Program Management, Design Engineering, Procurement and Factory for successful program execution with multiple suppliers, making recommendations on supplier selection.
• Conduct supplier audits, process assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Evaluate and score for periodic business reviews. Review supplier process changes notices and plans the appropriate level of qualification activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify & resolve component quality issues and improve MFG process.
• Lead root cause investigations on supplier quality problems and drive corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with internal engineering, manufacturing and procurement teams.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier quality.
• Continuously monitor changes in industry standards, regulatory requirements, and quality expectations to drive supplier compliance and performance improvement.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Electronics, Materials Science or Physis) or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated ability in Supplier Evaluation and Supplier Quality to assess, qualify, and monitor supplier capabilities and performance.
• 5 years+ experience in Supplier Quality Management and Quality Management to develop and implement supplier quality plans and standards.
• Deep knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SPC, 8D, root cause analysis, CAPA).
• 5 years+ experience in semiconductor, storage, or electronics product engineering and manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, data-driven decision-making, and proficiency with quality and statistical analysis software.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams, including supply chain partners.
• Ability to operate independently on-site, manage multiple projects, and travel to supplier locations as needed.
• Must have strong product experience in Passive and Standard IC components. (IC Design house experience is a plus)
• Product Engineering working experience in ASIC, PMIC and memory components is an added advantage.

Skills

• Strong communication skill.
• ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certification required;Lead Auditor qualification preferred.
• Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an English-speaking business environment, supported by extensive professional experience or recognized proficiency test scores.
• Mandarin language skill is a plus.
• Familiar with analytical tools such as Power BI

Additional Information

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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