Supplier Quality Engineer

Adecco; Seremban; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational industrial engineering company is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to enhance its operations in Malaysia. This role involves supporting suppliers during fabrication, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Qualified candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in quality engineering in heavy machinery or industrial manufacturing, and strong skills in supplier quality management and problem-solving are essential. The position offers opportunities for continuous improvement and direct impact on production quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in quality engineering within heavy machinery, automotive, or industrial manufacturing.
• Strong experience in supplier quality management.
• Solid knowledge of SPC, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and 8D.

Responsibilities

• Support suppliers during early-stage fabrication and First Article builds.
• Conduct on-site inspections at supplier facilities during FA and delivery stages.
• Perform incoming inspection of components and parts.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills in English

Tools

Measurement tools (gauges, torque tools, 3D scanners)

Job description

About the Client

Our client is a multinational industrial engineering company producing high-reliability equipment for underground and heavy-duty applications, currently expanding its manufacturing operations in Malaysia within a structured, international environment. They are looking for a hands-on Quality Engineer with strong supplier quality and production support experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities

Supplier & First Article Quality

• Support suppliers during early-stage fabrication and First Article builds
• Conduct on-site inspections at supplier facilities during FA and delivery stages
• Review and approve PSW (Part Submission Warrant)
• Drive supplier improvements to ensure readiness for serial production

Supplier Audits

• Plan and conduct process, performance, and system audits at supplier sites
• Assess compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality standards

Production & Incoming Quality

• Perform incoming inspection of components and parts
• Provide immediate quality support to production for supplier-related issues
• Coordinate rework, repair, and sorting activities when required

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Lead root cause analysis (8D) for quality issues and supplier claims
• Implement containment and corrective actions
• Verify effectiveness of supplier improvement actions on-site

Supplier Performance Management

• Monitor supplier KPIs including PPM, claims, and rework costs
• Drive continuous improvement through structured supplier action plans

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in quality engineering within heavy machinery, automotive, or industrial manufacturing
• Strong experience in supplier quality management
• Proficient with measurement tools (gauges, torque tools, 3D scanners, etc.)
• Solid knowledge of SPC, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and 8D
• Strong communication skills in English

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