Supplier Development Process Engineer

TE Connectivity Manufacturing Malaysia; Seberang Perai; In loco; MYR 180.000 - 280.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

TE Connectivity Manufacturing Malaysia seeks an experienced MPDE/Procurement professional to support PCBA supplier qualification, NPI and approved supplier management. You will coordinate capability assessments, drive DFM discussions, and lead cross-functional reviews with Procurement, SQE, PDE, MPDE and Engineering to ensure readiness and continuous improvement.

You will optimize supplier performance across yield, process stability, and delivery while ensuring QMS compliance and alignment on

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechanical or related Engineering majors.
• 7+ years MPDE experience within PCBA, connector and cable assembly QMS, Procurement and supply chain OR 10+ years across industries including PCBA.
• Knowledge of PCBA processes: SMT/THT, box build, testing, packaging.
• Familiarity with DFM/DFA, BOM management and supplier capabilities.

Mansioni

• Coordinate Procurement, SQE, PDE, MPDE, and Engineering to assess and document manufacturing capability and QMS during PCBA supplier qualification and development.
• Engage upstream and downstream raw material partners to improve delivery capability and supplier responsiveness.
• Lead cross-functional reviews with PDE, MPDE, and suppliers to address delivery risks and manufacturing readiness.
• Track and close cross-functional and supplier action items, escalating gaps as needed.
• Provide early manufacturing and engineering support for PCBA commodities from sourcing and supply chain perspectives to support supplier selection decisions.
• Coordinate DFM discussions with suppliers and Engineering to ensure manufacturing requirements are understood and accepted.
• Act as interface between Procurement and Engineering to align quality, commercial, and technical expectations.
• Drive yield, process stability, and delivery performance improvements at supplier sites.
• Collaborate with suppliers and supply chain nodes to improve lead time and delivery reliability for TE samples and production.
• Partner with CM and Procurement to support SRM programs for strategic PCBA suppliers, tracking action plan execution.

Conoscenze

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier management

NPI & supplier qualification

Project coordination

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Strumenti

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

R@R

8D methodology

Descrizione del lavoro

This role involves cross-functional collaboration across Procurement, SQE, PDE, MPDE, and Engineering to support PCBA supplier qualification, new product introduction (NPI), and approved supplier management. You will coordinate manufacturing capability assessments, facilitate design for manufacturing discussions, and drive supplier performance improvements across yield, process stability, and delivery metrics.

Key responsibilities

Coordinate Procurement, SQE, PDE, MPDE, and Engineering; assess and document manufacturing capability, process maturity, and QMS compliance during PCBA new supplier qualification and development

Engage upstream and downstream raw material partners to improve delivery capability, capacity alignment, and supplier responsiveness

Organize and lead regular cross-functional reviews with PDE, MPDE, and suppliers to address delivery risks, manufacturing readiness, and improvement actions

Track and drive closure of cross-functional and supplier action items, escalating gaps as needed

Provide early manufacturing and engineering support for PCBA commodities from a sourcing and supply chain perspective to support supplier selection decisions

Coordinate and facilitate DFM (Design for Manufacturing) discussions with suppliers and Engineering to ensure manufacturing requirements are clearly understood and accepted

Act as a coordination interface between Procurement and Engineering, ensuring alignment on quality, commercial, and technical expectations

Drive yield, process stability, and delivery performance improvements at supplier sites

Collaborate with suppliers and key supply chain nodes to improve lead time and delivery reliability, supporting TE sample and production needs

Partner with CM and Procurement to support SRM programs for strategic PCBA suppliers, with close tracking of action plan execution

About you

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechanical, or related Engineering majors

At least 7 years of MPDE experience within PCBA (industry relevant), connector and cable assembly Quality Management, Procurement, and supply chain experience, OR total 10+ years of experience in various industries including PCBA

Knowledge of specific products and processes including Connectors, Cable and Cable Assemblies, PCBA Tolerances and Cost Drivers

In-depth knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes such as PCBA assembly (SMT/THT), box build, testing, and packaging

Understanding of supplier capabilities, capacity planning, and EMS operating models

Familiarity with DFM/DFA (Design for Assembly), component sourcing, and BOM management

Awareness of quality systems and certifications (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries) and related compliance standards

Ability to work with EMS partners on cost, yield, lead time, and continuous improvement

Experience supporting NPI, supplier qualification, and scale-up to mass production

Expert level with supplier APQP process tools including PPAP, FMEA, CP, MSA, SPC, R@R, and 8D methodology (Plus)

TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner for over 80 years, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers to design and deliver ground-breaking technologies that transform how the world connects, works, and lives.

TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner for over 80 years, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers to design and deliver ground-breaking technologies that transform how the world connects, works, and lives.