Supplier Development Process Engineer

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Seberang Perai; Sur place; MYR 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TE Connectivity Ltd. is seeking an experienced procurement and MPDE professional to strengthen PCBA supplier qualification, develop manufacturing capability, and ensure QMS compliance across new supplier development.

You will coordinate with PDE, MPDE, engineering, and suppliers to improve delivery, lead time, and manufacturing readiness, while driving action-item closure and ensuring alignment on quality, cost, and technical expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in electrical/automation/mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 7 years MPDE experience in PCBA and related procurement.
• Total 10+ years across industries including PCBA.
• Knowledge of connectors, cables, PCBA tolerances, and cost drivers.
• Experience with EMS supplier coordination and APQP processes.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate procurement, SQE, PDE, MPDE and document manufacturing capability and QMS.
• Lead cross-functional reviews with PDE/MPDE and suppliers to address delivery risks.
• Drive closure of supplier action items and escalate gaps.
• Provide early manufacturing support for PCBA during NPI and supplier selection.
• Facilitate DFM discussions with suppliers and Engineering to align on manufacturing requirements.

Connaissances

MPDE experience

NPI support

Cross-functional coordination

Quality Management (PCBA)

Design for Manufacturing awareness

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechanical or related engineering

Outils

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

R&R and 8D methodology

EMS operating models

Description du poste

• Coordinate Procurement, SQE, PDE, MPDE, Engineering Assess and document manufacturing capability, process maturity, and QMS compliance during PCBA new supplier qualification/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.

NPI stage:

• Provide early manufacturing and engineer support for PCBA commodities from a sourcing and supply chain perspective to support supplier selection decisions (critical).
• Conflict Management: Coordinate and facilitate DFM (Design for Manufacturing) discussions with suppliers, and Engineering to ensure manufacturing requirements are clearly understood and accepted (no design decision ownership).
• Assess and document manufacturing capability, process maturity, and QMS compliance during PCBA new supplier qualification.
• Act as a coordination interface between Procurement and Engineering, ensuring alignment on quality, commercial, and technical expectations without assuming design ownership.

Approved Supplier Management

• 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.
• Facilitate cross‑functional supplier improvement workshops (e.g. CoPQ reduction, lead time optimization) as a neutral coordinator, ensuring clear ownership and accountability.
• Monitor progress and escalation unresolved issues where action items are not closed as committed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical / Automation/ Mechanical or any Engineering related majors.
• At least 7 years of MPDE experience within PCBA (Industry relevant), connector and cable assembly Quality Management portion. Procurement, supply chain experience
• OR Total years of experience 10+ years in various industries including PCBA.
• Knowledge on specific product and process as required (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, certifications (ISO 9001,IATF 16949 and 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 the tools related to supplier APQP process, include but not limited to PPAP, FMEA, CP, MSA, SPC, R@R and 8D methodology is a Plus.