Supplier Quality Engineer

EVE ENERGY MALAYSIA SDN BHD; Kulim; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EVE ENERGY MALAYSIA SDN BHD seeks a seasoned Supplier Quality Engineer to interface with suppliers, conduct audits, and drive quality improvements across PFMEA, SPC, and CAPA programs. You will lead NPI supplier qualification and ensure ISO/IATF/AS9100 compliance while reducing cost of quality.

Ideal candidates have strong root cause analysis skills, cross-functional collaboration, and experience with automotive manufacturing quality systems; Mandarin/Malay/English communication is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical/ materials/ chemistry or automotive manufacturing.
• Familiar with ISO9001 and IATF16949 quality management systems. Familiar with VDA6.3/6.5 is a plus.
• Proficient in CP/8D/5Why/Cpk/fishbone; knowledge of 6sigma and lean is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Serve as quality interface with suppliers; conduct audits, evaluations and performance reviews.
• Develop and implement Supplier Quality Assurance plans and requirements.
• Lead PFMEA, Control Plans and SPC; approve FAI and PPAP submissions.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA (8D) for supplier defects; analyze data to identify trends.
• Support NPI readiness and supplier qualification during design/prototyping.
• Ensure ISO/IATF/AS9100 compliance and drive cost-of-quality reductions.
• Deliver quality training to suppliers and maintain quality documentation.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Audits & supplier assessments

Root cause analysis

8D/CAPA

PFMEA / SPC

NPI readiness

Quality training delivery

Documentation & reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost-of-quality reduction

Lean / Six Sigma

Internal quality audits

Mandarin/Malay/English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering

Materials science

Chemistry

Automotive manufacturing

Tools

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

AS9100

VDA 6.3/6.5

CP/8D/5Why/Cpk/fishbone

Job description

1. Supplier Quality Management & Development:

Serve as the primary quality interface for assigned suppliers, conducting audits, evaluations, and performance reviews.

Develop and implement Supplier Quality Assurance plans and requirements.

Lead supplier improvement initiatives, including Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).

Approve supplier First Article Inspections (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions.

2. Incoming Quality Control & Problem Solving:

Establish and maintain incoming inspection criteria and procedures.

Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (8D, CAPA) for supplier-related defects or non-conformances.

Analyze quality data (e.g., defect rates, Pareto charts) to identify trends and drive systemic improvements.

3. New Product Introduction (NPI) Support:

Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure supplier quality readiness for new product launches.

Evaluate and qualify new suppliers and new components during the design and prototyping phases.

4. Compliance & Continuous Improvement:

Ensure supplier compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100) and company-specific requirements.

Drive cost-of-quality reduction initiatives by minimizing scrap, rework, and inspection efforts.

Develop and deliver quality training to suppliers as needed.

5. Documentation & Reporting:

Maintain accurate records of supplier performance, audits, and quality agreements.

Report on key Supplier Quality metrics to management.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering, materials science, chemistry, or automotive manufacturing.

Being familiar with ISO9001 and IATF16949 quality management system. Familiar with VDA6.3/6.5 is a plus.

Being skillful in the use of CP/8D/5Why/Cpk/fishbone, prefer to have the knowledge of 6sigma and lean.

Experience in quality management or project management, internal auditor of quality management system is preferred.

Good command of Mandarin, Malay or English( Need to liaise with the Chinese Supplier and the colleagues who work in Chinese HQ).