Supplier Development Engineer

Benchmark Electronics; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturing company located in Bayan Lepas, Penang, is seeking a qualified Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer to oversee supplier evaluations in the EMS industry. Responsibilities include conducting technical audits, managing corrective actions, and driving cost reduction initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of quality management systems, alongside proficiency in both English and Mandarin. Travel on short notice may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in EMS or Manufacturing.
• Excellent understanding of GD & T and design effects.
• Ability to interpret prints and resolve quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Source and select suppliers in the EMS industry.
• Conduct technical audits and evaluations of suppliers' capabilities.
• Manage Corrective Action Requests with suppliers.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through value engineering.
• Carry out engineering and quality activities at supplier sites.

Skills

Supplier evaluation

Quality Management System

Cost reduction initiatives

Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Communication in English and Mandarin

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

Source and select mechanical, fabricated, printed circuit board suppliers and fabrication process services in EMS industry

Technical audits, evaluation of suppliers’ capabilities, procedures, effectiveness of the Quality System

Report, follow up, closure of Corrective Action Requests (CARs) with suppliers

Engineering queries’ resolution, First Article submission resolution to approval

Drive cost reduction initiatives through value engineering

Consolidate and maintain an effective supplier base

Carry out engineering and quality activities at supplier’s site; technical evaluation/resolution of issues, source inspection/audit processes/capabilities to meet customer specifications

Perform FA with suppliers on reject, solutions and closure

Conduct internal training for Quality Management System

Requirements:

Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or related discipline with equivalent experience.

Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in an EMS or Manufacturing environment

Knowledge in GD & T, practical applications, design effects

Good knowledge of mechanical, fabrications, printed circuit board, fabrication processes

Able to read/ interpret prints and resolve quality issues

Good knowledge of Quality Management System

PCB manufacturing experience added advantage

Literacy minimum in English and Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

Able to travel on short notice and work independently