Supplier Quality & CNC Process Improvement Engineer

ICHOR Systems Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 123,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

ICHOR Systems Malaysia Sdn Bhd seeks a Supplier Quality Development Engineer to strengthen supplier manufacturing capability, quality, and operational performance in Malaysia. You will work hands-on with suppliers to improve CNC machining processes, perform process audits, root cause investigations, and support new product introductions.

Travel globally 25–50%. You will lead corrective actions using 8D, DMAIC, FMEA and statistical tools while collaborating with internal teams to mitigate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related.
• 5–7 years in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, supplier development or supplier quality.
• Hands-on experience with CNC milling and turning processes.
• Understanding of machining controls, tooling, fixtures, inspection methods, drawings and GD&T.
• Experience conducting supplier audits, readiness assessments, process validation and continuous improvement.
• Strong root cause analysis, problem solving and corrective action management.
• Ability to work independently, influence suppliers, and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Willingness to travel globally approximately 25–50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop supplier manufacturing capabilities by assessing processes, equipment, tooling, inspection methods and overall process maturity.
• Drive supplier improvement initiatives to strengthen quality, yield, throughput, delivery and manufacturing performance.
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing and quality issues directly with suppliers through hands-on problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Lead corrective action activities using 8D, DMAIC, FMEA and statistical analysis.
• Conduct supplier process audits and readiness assessments covering processes, controls, equipment, workforce and quality systems.
• Evaluate CNC milling and turning capabilities, including machining processes, tooling, fixtures, controls, drawings and GD&T.
• Support supplier selection and new product introduction activities by evaluating technical capability and manufacturing readiness.
• Drive process validation and qualification activities, including PPAP and FAI, and other supplier quality requirements.
• Partner with internal teams and suppliers to identify manufacturing risks, develop mitigation plans, and support capacity ramp-up.

Skills

CNC Machining

Root Cause Analysis

Process Audits

PPAP/FAI

DMAIC

8D Problem Solving

GD&T

Cross-functional Collaboration

Travel Availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

ICHOR Systems Malaysia Sdn Bhd seeks a Supplier Quality Development Engineer to strengthen supplier manufacturing capability, quality, and operational performance in Malaysia. You will work hands-on with suppliers to improve CNC machining processes, perform process audits, root cause investigations, and support new product introductions.

Travel globally 25–50%. You will lead corrective actions using 8D, DMAIC, FMEA and statistical tools while collaborating with internal teams to mitigate