Supplier Quality Engineer

Texas Instruments; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Malaysia to ensure externally sourced materials meet quality standards before entering production. You will lead supplier qualification activities, analyze quality data, and drive continuous improvement with suppliers.

Collaboration with Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, and Design teams is essential to manage risk and ensure design intent. The role involves audits, CCPs, and quality agreements, with opportunities to support new

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Engineering, Material Science or related technical discipline.
• Fresh graduates and up to 2 years of working experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer.
• Experience in a Semiconductor Assembly & Test Manufacturing environment would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, apply, revise, and maintain quality standards for incoming materials and components sourced from external suppliers and vendors
• Lead supplier qualification activities including initial audits, capability assessments, and approval processes for new or existing suppliers
• Review and analyze supplier quality data, inspection reports, and returned/rejected materials to identify trends and systemic issues
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, and Design teams to evaluate supplier risk and drive supply chain quality improvements
• Manage supplier quality incidents using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 3x5-Why) ensuring effective root cause identification and implementation of corrective & preventive actions
• Prepare and maintain documentation for incoming inspection procedures, acceptance criteria, control plans, and quality agreements
• Support new product introduction activities by working with suppliers to validate process capability and meet design intent
• Conduct on-site supplier audits and process reviews; provide feedback and improvement guidance to suppliers

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Excel

JMP

Job description

Job Description

Change the world. Love your job.

About the job: Texas Instruments is looking for an energetic engineer passionate in delivering best quality products and services to our customers in high-demanding fast-paced work environment.

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that externally sourced materials, components, and services meet Texas Instruments' quality and reliability standards before they enter the manufacturing process. Acting as the primary quality liaison between TI and its external supply base, this role partners with suppliers to establish quality expectations, identify risk, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, apply, revise, and maintain quality standards for incoming materials and components sourced from external suppliers and vendors
• Lead supplier qualification activities including initial audits, capability assessments, and approval processes for new or existing suppliers
• Review and analyze supplier quality data, inspection reports, and returned/rejected materials to identify trends and systemic issues
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, and Design teams to evaluate supplier risk and drive supply chain quality improvements
• Manage supplier quality incidents using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 3x5-Why) ensuring effective root cause identification and implementation of corrective & preventive actions
• Prepare and maintain documentation for incoming inspection procedures, acceptance criteria, control plans, and quality agreements
• Support new product introduction activities by working with suppliers to validate process capability and meet design intent
• Conduct on-site supplier audits and process reviews; provide feedback and improvement guidance to suppliers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Engineering, Material Science or related technical discipline
• Fresh graduates and up to 2 years of working experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer.
• Experience in a Semiconductor Assembly & Test Manufacturing environment would be an added advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong supplier engagement, analytical & problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in fast-paced and rapidly changing environments
• Experience with supplier audits, corrective action processes, and quality system management
• Strong executive communication skills both verbal and writing with proven experience driving supplier technical 8D reports and risk assessments
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes from Incoming, Front of Line, End of Line, Test and Packing
• Proficiency in core quality tools: SPC, MSA, Cpk/Ppk, DOE, FMEA, Control Plan
• Confident and proven working experience that deploy negotiation skills
• Data analysis skills; experience with Excel, JMP, AI or similar tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Certified Lead auditor IATF16949 or VDA6.3
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt and advanced proficiency in statistical software such as JMP
• Hands-on experience on AI/ Automation in converting labor-intensive tasks such as manual data analysis, trend monitoring or task tracking
• Knowledge and experience in new package/ technology introduction and review process and supplier change control management

About Us

Why TI?

• Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
• We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours.Meet the people of TI
• Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn moreatTI.com .

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment.

TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 25016884
• Job Category Quality
• Posting Date 09/07/2026, 02:37 AM
• Apply Before 09/30/2026, 05:00 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree