Supplier Engineer (Based in Johor, Malaysia)

Applied Materials; Kulim; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in materials engineering is seeking a Supplier Engineer based in Johor, Malaysia. You will lead supplier manufacturing operations, ensure quality, and provide technical input during product development. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and possess strong problem-solving and process engineering skills. This full-time role may involve traveling 25% of the time, and you will be part of a committed team that fosters innovation and development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall supplier manufacturing and operational issues.
• Engage in product development, providing design input.
• Drive supplier corrective action reports and manage escalations.
• Evaluate technical requirements and recommend materials.
• Collaborate with development teams for clarity in engineering drawings.
• Participate in Supplier Selection Process for competitive advantage.
• Lead the supplier technical audit process and evaluate supplier performance.
• Resolve quality problems and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Assist in cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers.

Skills

Process engineering experience

Problem-solving capability

Systemic thinking

Agility

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in engineering

Job description

Supplier Engineer (Based in Johor, Malaysia)

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of the devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next‑generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Location: Kulim, MYS

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.

Supplier Engineer – Position Summary

Preferred candidate: process‑engineering experience on the manufacturing floor, strong learning and problem‑solving capability, agility, and systemic thinking & approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and manages overall supplier manufacturing and operational issues across the supplier base, ensuring process controls are established and adhered to throughout the supplier’s entire manufacturing process.
• Engages early in product development, providing drawing/design input and conducting first builds with the supplier to establish quality products upfront.
• Manages customer and factory escalations by driving supplier corrective action reports and presenting to business unit executives.
• Evaluates technical requirements of new and existing products, recommends materials to Design Engineering to result in savings, lead‑time reductions, system improvements, increased life and/or risk mitigation.
• Collaborates with New Product Development and New Product Introduction teams to ensure integrity and clarity of engineering drawing requirements and promotes design for manufacturability.
• Participates continuously in the Supplier Selection Process to develop a supply base that delivers competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology.
• Leads the supplier technical audit process, evaluates supplier performance and capability, and drives continuous improvement opportunities at supplier sites. Trains other supplier engineers on audit and evaluation processes.
• Leads quality problem resolution and incident management, drives root‑cause analysis and corrective action, and identifies broad‑based systemic supplier resolutions at the process level.
• Assists in cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers, supply markets, to ensure a competitive advantage.

Functional Knowledge

• Depth and breadth of expertise in specialized discipline or field.
• Design for manufacturability knowledge.
• Knowledge of metrology and measuring equipment.
• Understanding of a factory’s methods and processes: material control, inspection/QC, cleaning, 5S, tool crib, tool life management, detailing, packaging.

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
• Leads project teams with resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity to achieve milestones and objectives.

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.
• Familiar with Lean production or Kaizen improvement.
• Leads supplier process and quality improvement initiatives.
• Familiar with analytic methodology.

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.
• Communicates technical concepts effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Experience and Education

• 8+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in mechanical, industrial, materials, chemical, electrical, manufacturing engineering or related discipline.

Additional Information

• Supplier Manufacturing site base job, working location at Johor, Malaysia.
• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: No
• Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.