Supplier Quality Engineer

Agensi Pekerjaan Versatile Creation Sdn. Bhd. 201801011153 (1273169-A); Kulim; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency in Malaysia is seeking an experienced professional to develop and establish supplier evaluation standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree, a minimum of 12 years in supplier management, and proficiency in quality tools. Responsibilities include maintaining supplier records, assessing potential suppliers, and conducting audits to ensure compliance. Knowledge of automotive quality systems is essential, and proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of working experience in a related role.
• Strong understanding of supplier management processes and workflows.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to lead supplier-related improvement initiatives.
• Proficient in quality tools such as Minitab, the 7 QC tools, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish supplier evaluation standards.
• Maintain accurate records of qualified suppliers.
• Review and assess potential new suppliers.
• Collaborate with outsourcing suppliers to improve quality.
• Conduct regular supplier audits to ensure compliance.
• Investigate and manage non-conformance issues from suppliers and ensure timely and effective corrective actions.
• Monitor and verify the implementation and effectiveness of supplier corrective actions.
• Conduct regular supplier audits to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Possess knowledge of automotive quality systems (e.g., IATF 16949, VDA 6.3), including relevant training and audit experience.

Skills

Supplier management processes

Cross-functional communication

Quality tools (Minitab, 7 QC tools, Six Sigma)

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Minitab

7 QC tools

Six Sigma

Job description

Develop and establish supplier evaluation standards.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of qualified suppliers.

Review and assess potential new suppliers.

Collaborate with outsourcing suppliers to improve the quality of outsourced products, especially for new projects.

Evaluate supplier performance based on defined standards and metrics.

Investigate and manage non-conformance issues from suppliers and ensure timely and effective corrective actions.

Monitor and verify the implementation and effectiveness of supplier corrective actions.

Conduct regular supplier audits to ensure ongoing compliance.

Possess knowledge of automotive quality systems (e.g., IATF 16949, VDA 6.3), including relevant training and audit experience.

Job Requirements

Bachelor\'s or Masters Degree in a relevant field.

Minimum 12 years of working experience in a related role.

Strong understanding of supplier management processes, including workflows and operational principles.

Excellent cross-functional communication and coordination skills.

Ability to lead supplier-related improvement initiatives.

Proficient in quality tools such as Minitab, the 7 QC tools, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Capable of handling customer-facing communications professionally.

Knowledge of standards for evaluating new equipment and materials.

Proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage (to liaise with counterparts in China).