Staff Quality Engineer

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks a Staff Supplier Quality Engineer (Factory Support) to drive supplier quality for mechanical and electronic components, ensuring production continuity and quality improvements. You will liaise with internal teams and suppliers to contain issues, lead CAPA, and support NPI and engineering changes.

The role requires a Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering degree, 2–5 years in supplier quality, and strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of supplier quality management, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
• Familiarity with CAPA and quality tools: 8D, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, Pareto Analysis.
• Ability to collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• 2–5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality or related function.
• Experience with NPI activities, engineering changes and supplier quality improvement initiatives (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with mechanical and electronic component suppliers, focusing on quality performance.
• Act as liaison between internal teams and suppliers for quality issues, managing containment, investigation, disposition, corrective actions, and follow-ups.
• Understand internal customer needs and address issues by analysing requirements and proposing solutions.
• Independently lead projects or changes that improve operational efficiency and material/product quality.
• Collaborate with R&D and suppliers during NPI activities, engineering changes, and quality improvement projects.
• Align and support global and regional commodity strategies.
• Serve as a technical resource across cross-functional teams; provide technical support when needed.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers or technicians.
• Execute activities aligned with departmental goals and long-term strategy.

Skills

SQE

CAPA

8D

5 Why

Fishbone

Pareto

NPI

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Job description

The Staff Supplier Quality Engineer (Factory Support) plays a key role in supporting factory operations by managing supplier-related quality issues involving raw materials, primarily mechanical components with some electronic components. This position partners closely with Production, Engineering, IQC/Warehouse, and suppliers to drive timely containment, investigation, corrective action, and prevention activities while ensuring continuity of production and continuous improvement in supplier quality performance.

Key responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with mechanical and electronic component suppliers, with a focus on quality performance.

Act as the key liaison between internal teams and suppliers for quality issues related to mechanical and electronic component parts, managing issue containment, investigation, disposition, corrective actions, and follow-ups.

Understand internal customer needs and proactively address issues by analyzing requirements and recommending solutions.

Independently lead projects or feature changes that positively impact operational efficiency and material/product quality.

Collaborate with R&D and suppliers during NPI activities, engineering changes, and quality improvement projects.

Align and support global and regional commodity strategies.

Serve as a technical resource across cross-functional teams; provide technical support when needed.

Mentor and guide junior engineers or technicians.

Execute activities aligned with departmental goals and long-term strategy.

About you

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

Knowledge of supplier quality management, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.

Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies, including 8D, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, Pareto Analysis, Containment Actions, Corrective Actions, and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

Ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

2-5 years of relevant experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Production Quality, or a related engineering function (preferred).

Knowledge of SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and Front of Line manufacturing processes (preferred).

Experience supporting factory operations and managing supplier-related quality concerns in a manufacturing environment (preferred).

Experience participating in NPI activities, engineering changes, and supplier quality improvement initiatives (preferred).

Ability to mentor junior engineers or technicians and provide technical leadership within cross-functional teams (preferred).

About us

At T&M Emerson, we foster a culture where every employee is valued for their unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Through meaningful work, development opportunities, and global teamwork, we empower our people to make a lasting impact on our customers, communities, and each other.

National Instruments (NI), now Emerson's Test & Measurement business, is a global leader in test, measurement, and software-connected systems. For over four decades, NI has helped engineers across semiconductor, electronics, automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and research accelerate innovation.

Acquired by Emerson in 2023, NI now combines its software, intelligent devices, and automated test expertise with Emerson's global scale and industry reach. At NI Malaysia, employees work with talented teams worldwide on technologies shaping automation, connectivity, and sustainable innovation, in a culture built on collaboration, continuous learning, and inclusion.

National Instruments (NI), now Emerson's Test & Measurement business, is a global leader in test, measurement, and software-connected systems. For over four decades, NI has helped engineers across semiconductor, electronics, automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and research accelerate innovation.

Acquired by Emerson in 2023, NI now combines its software, intelligent devices, and automated test expertise with Emerson's global scale and industry reach. At NI Malaysia, employees work with talented teams worldwide on technologies shaping automation, connectivity, and sustainable innovation, in a culture built on collaboration, continuous learning, and inclusion.