Supplier Quality Assurance Senior Engineer

Adecco Malaysia; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia is seeking a Quality Engineer responsible for ensuring the quality of materials from suppliers. The ideal candidate will lead audits, support supplier qualification, and resolve issues using structured problem-solving methodologies. Strong background in engineering and quality assurance practices is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in supplier quality, preferably in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with machining, assembly, or fabrication processes.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 and quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality audits and supplier performance monitoring.
• Conduct root cause analysis and manage corrective actions.
• Define quality inspection standards and analyze quality metrics.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

FMEA

SPC

PPAP

Job description

This role is responsible for ensuring the consistent quality of materials and components delivered by external suppliers. The ideal candidate will lead quality audits, drive supplier improvement initiatives, and resolve quality issues through structured problem-solving approaches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support supplier qualification and new material approval.
• Conduct audits, monitor supplier performance, and manage corrective actions.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive closure of non-conformance issues.
• Define quality inspection standards and defect classifications.
• Analyze quality metrics and lead supplier improvement plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams on supplier risk and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry and customer quality standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in supplier quality, preferably in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with machining, assembly, or fabrication processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, DMAIC).
• Familiar with ISO 9001 and quality tools (FMEA, SPC, PPAP, etc.).
• Effective communicator with strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.